Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Tel:
(323) 826-3925
Magnolia Science Academy Bell serves 488 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Magnolia Science Academy Bell places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Magnolia Science Academy Bell's student population of 488 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 488 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Magnolia Science Academy Bell is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6561 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 8% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Magnolia Science Academy Bell is Bell Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Orchard Academies 2b (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bell Gardens Orchard Academies 2b Grades: 6-8 | 471 students
0.0 miles
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900 0.0 6-8 471 - Bell Gardens Orchard Academies 2c Grades: 6-8 | 390 students
0.0 miles
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3900 0.0 6-8 390 - Bell Gardens Martha Escutia Primary Center Grades: K | 263 students
0.1 miles
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237 0.1 K 263 - Bell Gardens Corona Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 793 students
0.3 miles
3825 Bell Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-1323 0.3 K-5 793 - Huntington Park Chester W. Nimitz Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,481 student
0.5 miles
6021 Carmelita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 887-5400 0.5 6-8 1,481
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