Magnolia Science Academy 5

Summary:

Magnolia Science Academy 5 is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Reseda, California, with a total enrollment of 238 students. The school is part of the Magnolia Science Academy 5 District, which is ranked 811 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magnolia Science Academy 5 has shown a mixed performance in recent years, with strengths in certain student subgroups and subject areas, but overall underperformance compared to some nearby charter schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 292 out of 2,133 schools and a 4-star rating in 2018-2019 to a low of 1,038 out of 1,290 schools and a 1-star rating in 2020-2021. Male students and Hispanic students have generally outperformed the overall student population, while English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students have shown strong performances. However, the school's graduation rate of 92.1% in 2022-2023 and 96.4% in 2021-2022 is relatively high.

Compared to nearby schools, Valley International Preparatory High and High Technical LA, both charter schools, have consistently outperformed Magnolia Science Academy 5 in statewide rankings and test scores. Additionally, Magnolia Science Academy 5 has a significantly higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.85% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to only 26.91% at Valley International Preparatory High. This, along with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.3%, may be contributing factors to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 18238 Sherman Way
       Reseda, CA  91335-6121


(818) 705-5676

District: Magnolia Science Academy 5 District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1012th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.1%
Asian:
5.0%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details Magnolia Science Academy 5 ranks worse than 59.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Magnolia Science Academy 5 ranks better than 56.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.47. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Magnolia Science Academy 5 freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magnolia Science Academy 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Science Academy 5 1649th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Magnolia Science Academy 5 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Science Academy 5 1012th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Magnolia Science Academy 5 in the ranking list.)

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Magnolia Science Academy 5 District:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Science Academy 5 District 811th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magnolia Science Academy 5

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Rank History for all middle school students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.93 1302nd 2715 52.0%
2022 36.18 1582nd 2740 42.3%
2023 39.08 1492nd 2802 46.8%
2024 34.37 1649th 2777 40.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.54 891st 1442 38.2%
2022 46.64 558th 1540 63.8%
2024 20.48 1477th 1477 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.14 653rd 2369 72.4%
2022 43.74 1209th 2458 50.8%
2023 51.04 994th 2549 61.0%
2024 46.52 1146th 2575 55.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.41 1431st 2380 39.9%
2022 32.34 1587th 2509 36.7%
2023 33.98 1514th 2547 40.6%
2024 24.40 1918th 2546 24.7%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.27 590th 1531 61.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.68 968th 2407 59.8%
2022 40.09 1340th 2527 47.0%
2023 44.41 1225th 2558 52.1%
2024 44.57 1217th 2547 52.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.32 724th 2213 67.3%
2022 46.56 1091st 2359 53.8%
2023 48.25 1031st 2391 56.9%
2024 41.61 1248th 2383 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Magnolia Science Academy 5

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Rank History for all high school students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.81 292nd 2133 86.3%
2021 19.39 1038th 1290 19.5%
2022 48.65 962nd 2123 54.7%
2023 54.22 781st 2348 66.7%
2024 44.47 1012th 2323 56.4%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.60 71st 1323 94.6%
2024 35.02 627th 1350 53.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.96 204th 1547 86.8%
2024 83.22 92nd 1534 94.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.49 863rd 1126 23.4%
2022 50.66 843rd 1943 56.6%
2023 65.53 510th 2247 77.3%
2024 56.28 699th 2235 68.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.91 827th 1858 55.5%
2023 42.30 1017th 2118 52.0%
2024 32.38 1290th 2098 38.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.90 828th 1916 56.8%
2023 61.13 588th 2207 73.4%
2024 52.20 753rd 2172 65.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Magnolia Science Academy 5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.41 800th 1861 57.0%
2023 65.20 507th 2142 76.3%
2024 51.97 780th 2125 63.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Magnolia Science Academy 5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 13 5 13 217 0 0 0 0 248
2020 10 5 10 256 0 0 0 0 281
2021 11 2 12 265 0 0 0 0 290
2022 13 1 12 218 0 0 3 0 247
2023 9 3 12 212 1 0 1 0 238

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magnolia Science Academy 5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 248 12.1 20.4 84.3
2020 281 n/a n/a 88.6
2021 290 13.6 21.2 88.3
2022 247 13.5 18.2 91.1
2023 238 13.4 17.7 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Magnolia Science Academy 5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 248 12.1 20.4 84.3
2020 281 n/a n/a 88.6
2021 290 13.6 21.2 88.3
2022 247 13.5 18.2 91.1
2023 238 13.4 17.7 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia Science Academy 5

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1302nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1492nd of 2802 Middle schools
 5.3%
Ranks 292nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 781st of 2348 High schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magnolia Science Academy 5)40.726.1
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Science Academy 5)30.530.8
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magnolia Science Academy 5)55.235.3
 19.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Science Academy 5)39.727.8
 11.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magnolia Science Academy 5)39.645.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Science Academy 5)43.425.5
 17.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Magnolia Science Academy 5)11.513.7
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magnolia Science Academy 5)63.673.1
 9.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Science Academy 5)54.663
 8.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students248238
 4%
African American53
 40%
American Indian01
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic217212
 2.3%
Pacific Islander00
White139
 30.8%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%71.8%
 12.4%


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Students at Magnolia Science Academy 5 are 89% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% White, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Magnolia Science Academy 5.

Magnolia Science Academy 5 ranks 1012th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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