Magnolia Science Academy 3 District

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Carson, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 74/100 ranks Magnolia Science Academy 3 District #202 of 1526 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,515 per pupil, Magnolia Science Academy 3 District ranks #554 of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

379
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,515
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District operates 1 public schools serving 379 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Los Angeles County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,515 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1880 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 18.3% local, 55.5% state, and 26.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 74/100, ranked #202 of 1526 in California against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 411:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, 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.

Its largest campus is Magnolia Science Academy 3, enrolling 411 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Magnolia Science Academy 3 District a distant remainder — means Magnolia Science Academy 3 District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District reports 59.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

26.2%
Federal
55.5%
State
18.3%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
202 / 1526
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

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

How Magnolia Science Academy 3 District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Oak View Union Elementary Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Jamestown Elementary Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Del Norte County Office of Education Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Junction Elementary Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Magnolia Science Academy 3 District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Magnolia Science Academy 3 District?

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 379 students.

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

Magnolia Science Academy 3 District spends $19,515 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #202 in California.

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 school. 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 74/100, ranking #202 out of 1526 districts in California.