School Profile · Reseda
Magnolia Science Academy: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
Magnolia Science Academy posts 27% meeting the standard and 9.2% exceeding it, against 39% and 16.8% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
18238 Sherman Way, 91335 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles County Office of Education·Reseda·Grades 6-12·746 students·86% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(818) 609-0507·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
30
📈 On the Rise · Needs Support
ranked #1,560 statewide · #8 of 12 in Los Angeles County Office of Education
Magnolia Science Academy scores 30 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 30th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “27% proficient” and call it done. Magnolia Science Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in Reseda, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Magnolia Science Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
18%
78%
Grade 6 · 22% proficient
10%
25%
65%
Grade 7 · 35% proficient
11%
24%
65%
Grade 8 · 35% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 6.6pp across grades; the floor rises 12.3pp. The state average falls 0.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
9.2%
State 16.8%
7.7pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
27.2%
State 39.3%
12.1pp below state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
+6.8pp
State +1.5pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
24.2%
State 18.5%
5.6pp above state avg
Suspension rate
4.9%
State 3.7%
1.3pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Elementary
Magnolia Science Academy …
51
→
Middle
Magnolia Science Academy
30
This school
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Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 61
Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle
Los Angeles Unified · 2.4 mi
Solid
69/100
Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle
Los Angeles Unified · 3.1 mi
Solid
66/100
James Jordan Middle
Los Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi
Developing
48/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic88.6%
White3.9%
Asian4.0%
Black0.9%
Other2.5%
GenderFemale 48.1%Male 51.9%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 86.2% (22pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
746
454 below CA avg (~1,200)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
1 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$123,399
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$58,299 – $115,472
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Magnolia Science Academy in Reseda, 33.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 38.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Magnolia Science Academy trails its district average for low-income students by 4.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (20.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (30.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 30.1 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 365 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−30.1pp
6.0% vs 36.1% overall · n=103
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−11.4pp
0.0% vs 11.4% overall · n=20
Math · English Learner−21.7pp
1.3% vs 23.0% overall · n=111
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−10.1pp
0.0% vs 10.1% overall · n=20
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income373 tested
ELA 33.2%·Math 20.8%· -4.9pp vs district
Hispanic374 tested
ELA 30.3%·Math 19.4%· -20.4pp vs district
English Learner111 tested
ELA 4.9%·Math 1.8%· -4.2pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 8.0pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$80K
$5K below CA median
Median Home Value
$752K
$93K above CA median
Bachelor's+
30%
5pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
11.3 years avg experience
47 teachers · 9% first-year · 13% second-year
Teacher Credentials
74% fully credentialed
10.2% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
9.2%
↓ vs CA 16.8% · 42th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
27.2%
↓ vs CA 39.3% · 40th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
+6.8pp
↑ vs CA +1.5pp · 48th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
24.2%
↓ vs CA 18.5% · 42th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
4.9%
↓ vs CA 3.7% · 45th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 122 | 4% | 18% | 36% | 42% | 22% | −24 |
| Grade 7 | 113 | 10% | 25% | 25% | 41% | 35% | −13 |
| Grade 8 | 122 | 11% | 24% | 25% | 40% | 34% | −12 |
| Grade 11 | 73 | 22% | 33% | 21% | 25% | 55% | +8 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 123 | 9% | 14% | 25% | 52% | 23% | −12 |
| Grade 7 | 119 | 8% | 17% | 22% | 53% | 25% | −9 |
| Grade 8 | 121 | 13% | 11% | 13% | 63% | 24% | −8 |
| Grade 11 | 71 | 10% | 10% | 27% | 54% | 20% | −4 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 199 | 6% | 16% | 61% | 18% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 365 | 33.2% | −5 | −5 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 370 | 30.3% | −20 | −9 |
| English Learners | 103 | 4.9% | −4 | −6 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy ← | — | 30 | 9.2% | 27.2% | +6.8 | 4.9% |
| Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle | 2.4 mi | 69 | 43.3% | 64.0% | −6.9 | 0.8% |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle | 3.1 mi | 66 | 36.0% | 64.6% | −9.6 | 0.1% |
| James Jordan Middle | 1.2 mi | 48 | 18.5% | 46.1% | +9.2 | 3.3% |
| California average | — | 40 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #912 → #1482 → #1231 → #1061 → #1560
What we can't show
- — Scored here as a middle school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Magnolia Science Academy a good middle school?
Magnolia Science Academy has a Scope Score of 30 out of 100, placing it in the 30th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #1,560 statewide. 9.2% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 7.7 percentage points below the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Magnolia Science Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 27.2% of students at Magnolia Science Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 9.2% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 18.0% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 9.2% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 720 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Magnolia Science Academy rank in California?
Magnolia Science Academy ranks #1,560 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 30th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Magnolia Science Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Magnolia Science Academy increases by 6.8 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Magnolia Science Academy?
24.2% of students at Magnolia Science Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 4.9%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Magnolia Science Academy compare to other schools in Reseda?
Magnolia Science Academy scores 30/100 (30th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 746 students. Use the schools in Reseda page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Magnolia Science Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Magnolia Science Academy in Reseda, 33.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 38.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Magnolia Science Academy trails its district average for low-income students by 4.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (20.8% Math proficient); Hispanic students (30.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 30.1 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 365 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.