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#5575 of 9,539 schools in CA
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Middle School · Magnolia Science Academy Bell District · Bell, CA
A charter middle school in Bell, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6411 Orchard Ave., Bell, CA 90201
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magnolia Science Academy Bell score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Magnolia Science Academy Bell sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,754/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,824
Median home value
$542,800
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
21%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Academies 2bEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Orchard Academies 2cEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Chester W. Nimitz MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
| Renuevo SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is listed in Magnolia Science Academy Bell District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is a public middle school in Bell, CA, part of Magnolia Science Academy Bell District, serving approximately 404 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,575 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnolia Science Academy Bell
What grades does Magnolia Science Academy Bell serve?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Bell is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magnolia Science Academy Bell rank in CA?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell ranks #5,575 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Magnolia Science Academy Bell's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Science Academy Bell has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Magnolia Science Academy Bell a charter school?
Yes, Magnolia Science Academy Bell is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Magnolia Science Academy Bell a Title I school?
No, Magnolia Science Academy Bell is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
75.5% of students at Magnolia Science Academy Bell qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (323) 826-3925
- Area population (ZIP 90201)
- 93,783
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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