Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Magnolia Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Magnolia Avenue Elementary serves the eastern part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Magnolia Avenue Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Motto
Home Of The Mighty Pandas
School Rankings
Magnolia Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia Avenue Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7537 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panda colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnolia Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Magnolia Avenue Elementary School is ranked #7537 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Magnolia Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Magnolia Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Street Elementary School, Gratts Learning Academy For Young Scholars (Glays) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Avenue Elementary School?
545 students attend Magnolia Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Magnolia Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Magnolia Avenue Elementary School?
Magnolia Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Magnolia Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Magnolia Avenue Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Magnolia Avenue Elementary School located?
Magnolia Avenue Elementary School is located in the Pico Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Pico Union.
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