Enrollment
385
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bell, CA
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Science Academy Bell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060163012695Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Science Academy Bell earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Bell · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Science Academy Bell has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy Bell ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bell, CA.
School address
District: Magnolia Science Academy Bell District · California
NCES ID 060163012695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Science Academy Bell compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Bell, California, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 385 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.
Against 1,804 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #910.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bell's middle schools, it stands alongside Orchard Academies 2c (395 students): Magnolia Science Academy Bell is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.3:1 vs 21.9:1).
Magnolia Science Academy Bell District is a single-school charter district, so Magnolia Science Academy Bell 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 Bell compares
Magnolia Science Academy Bell on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$15,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 93.5%
White 4.9%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Magnolia Science Academy Bell is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Science Academy Bell District, which includes Magnolia Science Academy Bell.
$15,931
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 52.4%
Federal 21.0%
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 middle schools in Bell
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy Bell
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bell, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Bell is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Bell?
73.7% of students at Magnolia Science Academy Bell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Science Academy Bell is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Bell, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia Science Academy Bell rank among middle schools in Bell?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy Bell ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Bell, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bell on the city page.
Is Magnolia Science Academy Bell a good school?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Bell District?
None; Magnolia Science Academy Bell District is a single-school charter district, and Magnolia Science Academy Bell is its only campus.
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