Enrollment
218
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reseda, CA
Magnolia Science Academy 5
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Science Academy 5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060188512347Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Science Academy 5 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Reseda · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Science Academy 5 has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy 5 ranks #4 of 5 schools in Reseda, CA.
School address
District: Magnolia Science Academy 5 District · California
NCES ID 060188512347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Science Academy 5 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Science Academy 5
Magnolia Science Academy 5 is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Reseda, California, enrolling 218 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 653 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #362.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Reseda's public schools, it stands alongside Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (1,712 students): Magnolia Science Academy 5 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 23.5:1).
Magnolia Science Academy 5 District is a single-school charter district, so Magnolia Science Academy 5 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 5 compares
Magnolia Science Academy 5 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$14,028
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.9%
Asian 6.9%
White 6.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Magnolia Science Academy 5 is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Science Academy 5 District, which includes Magnolia Science Academy 5.
$14,028
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 65.4%
Federal 14.5%
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 Reseda
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
Alternative education program
1,712 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Science Academy
Standard public school
746 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Virtual Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship
Alternative education program
641 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sven Lokrantz Special Education Center
Special-education school
63 students 9:1 students per teacher
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 (~218 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy 5
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy 5?
Magnolia Science Academy 5 has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reseda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 5?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy 5 is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Science Academy 5?
68.9% of students at Magnolia Science Academy 5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Science Academy 5?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Science Academy 5 is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Reseda, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Science Academy 5?
Magnolia Science Academy 5 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 5 rank among schools in Reseda?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy 5 ranks #4 of 5 schools in Reseda, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Reseda on the city page.
Is Magnolia Science Academy 5 a good school?
Magnolia Science Academy 5 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of 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 5 District?
None; Magnolia Science Academy 5 District is a single-school charter district, and Magnolia Science Academy 5 is its only campus.
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