Summary:
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Magnolia Science Academy Bell District in California, with a total enrollment of 384 students. The school has faced declining academic performance, with its statewide rank dropping from 1450 out of 2740 California middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1953 out of 2777 in 2023-2024, and a low 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell struggles academically, with proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST (California Science Test) ranging from 11.51% to 43.17% in English Language Arts/Literacy and 11.51% to 16.38% in Mathematics across different grade levels and subject areas, generally below the state average. The school also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 80.73% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.4% in the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall, the data suggests that Magnolia Science Academy Bell is facing multiple challenges, including declining academic performance, high socioeconomic needs, and chronic absenteeism, which may require a comprehensive approach to address and support the school's improvement.
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