Very Good
#2335 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy
Elementary School · Magnolia Elementary · Stanton, CA
A Magnolia Elementary elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10411 South Dale St., Stanton, CA 90680
- Math 31% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,220/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stanton), 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
$83,150
Median home value
$571,300
Median rent
$1,953/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90680; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori House of ChildrenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Lord Baden-powellEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Esther L. WalterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Anaheim Magnolia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Magnolia Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $19,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy is listed in Magnolia Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy
Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Stanton, CA, part of Magnolia Elementary, serving approximately 647 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,335 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy
What grades does Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy serve?
Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy?
Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy rank in CA?
Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy ranks #2,335 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy?
87.0% of students at Robert M. Pyles Stem Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (714) 761-6324
- Area population (ZIP 90680)
- 31,949
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 90680; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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