Enrollment
514
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van Nuys, CA
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Science Academy 2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060231911842Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Science Academy 2 earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #22 of 22
- public schools in Van Nuys · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Science Academy 2 has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy 2 ranks #22 of 22 public schools in Van Nuys, CA.
School address
District: Magnolia Science Academy 2 District · California
NCES ID 060231911842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Science Academy 2 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Science Academy 2
Magnolia Science Academy 2 is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Van Nuys, California, enrolling 514 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,745, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Van Nuys's public schools, it stands alongside Robert Fulton College Preparatory (1,229 students): Magnolia Science Academy 2 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 20.1:1).
Magnolia Science Academy 2 District is a single-school charter district, so Magnolia Science Academy 2 operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Magnolia Science Academy 2 compares
Magnolia Science Academy 2 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,621
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 3.1%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Magnolia Science Academy 2 is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Science Academy 2 District, which includes Magnolia Science Academy 2.
$13,621
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 66.0%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Van Nuys
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy 2
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy 2?
Magnolia Science Academy 2 has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van Nuys, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 2 is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Science Academy 2?
78.3% of students at Magnolia Science Academy 2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Science Academy 2?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Science Academy 2 is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Van Nuys, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Science Academy 2?
Magnolia Science Academy 2 has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia Science Academy 2 rank among public schools in Van Nuys?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy 2 ranks #22 of 22 public schools in Van Nuys, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Van Nuys on the city page.
Is Magnolia Science Academy 2 a good school?
Magnolia Science Academy 2 earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Magnolia Science Academy 2 District?
None; Magnolia Science Academy 2 District is a single-school charter district, and Magnolia Science Academy 2 is its only campus.
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