Magnolia Science Academy 3 District

Carson, California — 1 schools

379
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,966
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District operates 1 public schools serving 379 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 411 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Los Angeles County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,966 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 18.3% local, 55.5% state, and 26.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #288 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 411:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 40.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.5% Hispanic or Latino, 42.3% African American, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Magnolia Science Academy 3 accounts for 100.0% of all Magnolia Science Academy 3 District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Magnolia Science Academy 3 District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District student-counselor ratio is 411:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District chronic absenteeism rate is 40.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

26.2%
Federal
55.5%
State
18.3%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
288 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Los Angeles County county, where this district is located.

$1,863
Studio/mo
$2,085
1 BR/mo
$2,601
2 BR/mo
$3,298
3 BR/mo
$3,672
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Magnolia Science Academy 3 District.

Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
African American 42.3%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
411:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
40.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Magnolia Science Academy 3 District

School Enrollment
Magnolia Science Academy 3
Charter
411

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Magnolia Science Academy 3 District?

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 379 students.

How much does Magnolia Science Academy 3 District spend per student?

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District spends $16,966 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #288 in California.

What is the average rent near Magnolia Science Academy 3 District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Los Angeles County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Magnolia Science Academy 3 District?

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District students are 54.5% Hispanic or Latino, 42.3% African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Magnolia Science Academy 3 District?

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #288 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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