Enrollment
746
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reseda, CA
Magnolia Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060170610524Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Science Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Reseda · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Science Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Reseda, CA.
School address
District: Magnolia Science Academy District · California
NCES ID 060170610524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Science Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Science Academy
Magnolia Science Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Reseda, California, enrolling 746 students.
At 20.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 746 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,759 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #569.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Reseda's public schools, it stands alongside Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (1,712 students): Magnolia Science Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.7:1 vs 23.5:1).
Magnolia Science Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Magnolia Science Academy 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 compares
Magnolia Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$14,838
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 88.6%
Asian 5.8%
White 3.9%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Magnolia Science Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magnolia Science Academy District, which includes Magnolia Science Academy.
$14,838
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 67.8%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
Virtual Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship
Alternative education program
641 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Science Academy 5
Standard public school
218 students 16.8:1 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 (~746 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy?
Magnolia Science Academy has 746 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reseda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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?
73.5% of students at Magnolia Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Reseda, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Science Academy?
Magnolia Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 rank among schools in Reseda?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Science Academy ranks #5 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 a good school?
Magnolia Science Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 District?
None; Magnolia Science Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Magnolia Science Academy is its only campus.
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