Is Magnolia Science Academy 5 a good school?

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

How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy 5?

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

What is the racial makeup of Magnolia Science Academy 5?

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

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:
1012^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.1%

Asian:

5.0%

White:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.8%

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Compare Details Magnolia Science Academy 5 ranks worse than 59.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.37. (See more...)

Compare Details Magnolia Science Academy 5 ranks better than 56.4% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Magnolia Science Academy 5 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Magnolia Science Academy 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Science Academy 5 1649^th 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 1012^th 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 811^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2019	44.93	1302^nd	2715	52.0%
2022	36.18	1582^nd	2740	42.3%
2023	39.08	1492^nd	2802	46.8%
2024	34.37	1649^th	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
2019	34.54	891^st	1442	38.2%
2022	46.64	558^th	1540	63.8%
2024	20.48	1477^th	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
2019	63.14	653^rd	2369	72.4%
2022	43.74	1209^th	2458	50.8%
2023	51.04	994^th	2549	61.0%
2024	46.52	1146^th	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
2019	35.41	1431^st	2380	39.9%
2022	32.34	1587^th	2509	36.7%
2023	33.98	1514^th	2547	40.6%
2024	24.40	1918^th	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	590^th	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
2019	52.68	968^th	2407	59.8%
2022	40.09	1340^th	2527	47.0%
2023	44.41	1225^th	2558	52.1%
2024	44.57	1217^th	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
2019	58.32	724^th	2213	67.3%
2022	46.56	1091^st	2359	53.8%
2023	48.25	1031^st	2391	56.9%
2024	41.61	1248^th	2383	47.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
2019	83.81	292^nd	2133	86.3%
2021	19.39	1038^th	1290	19.5%
2022	48.65	962^nd	2123	54.7%
2023	54.22	781^st	2348	66.7%
2024	44.47	1012^th	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	71^st	1323	94.6%
2024	35.02	627^th	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	204^th	1547	86.8%
2024	83.22	92^nd	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
2021	25.49	863^rd	1126	23.4%
2022	50.66	843^rd	1943	56.6%
2023	65.53	510^th	2247	77.3%
2024	56.28	699^th	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
2022	49.91	827^th	1858	55.5%
2023	42.30	1017^th	2118	52.0%
2024	32.38	1290^th	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
2022	49.90	828^th	1916	56.8%
2023	61.13	588^th	2207	73.4%
2024	52.20	753^rd	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
2022	51.41	800^th	1861	57.0%
2023	65.20	507^th	2142	76.3%
2024	51.97	780^th	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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	13	5	13	217	0	0	248
2020	10	5	10	256	0	0	281
2021	11	2	12	265	0	0	290
2022	13	1	12	218	0	3	247
2023	9	3	12	212	1	1	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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1302^nd of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1492^nd of 2802 Middle schools	5.3%
Ranks 292^nd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 781^st 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)	40.7	26.1	14.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Science Academy 5)	30.5	30.8	0.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magnolia Science Academy 5)	55.2	35.3	19.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Science Academy 5)	39.7	27.8	11.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magnolia Science Academy 5)	39.6	45.8	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Science Academy 5)	43.4	25.5	17.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Magnolia Science Academy 5)	11.5	13.7	2.2%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magnolia Science Academy 5)	63.6	73.1	9.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Science Academy 5)	54.6	63	8.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	248	238	4%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	12	7.7%
Hispanic	217	212	2.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	9	30.8%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.3%	71.8%	12.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Magnolia Science Academy 5	Public, Charter	6-12	18238 Sherman Way	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 5 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 705-5676	238	13	17.7	71.8%	9 (3.8%)	3 (1.3%)	212 (89.1%)	12 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	44.5	1012^th of 2323 public high schools	56.4%		54.2	781^st of 2348 public high schools	66.7%	231	20.9			48.0	30.9	33.3	25.0	39.5	59.1	38.0	28.6	18.5	23.3	18.2	22.8
Magnolia Science Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	18238 Sherman Way	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 609-0507	694	37	19.0	79.1%	21 (3.0%)	11 (1.6%)	621 (89.5%)	39 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41.3	1097^th of 2323 public high schools	52.8%		34.5	1293^rd of 2348 public high schools	44.9%	196	18.0		21.0	29.6	21.8	27.1	35.5	35.0	58.2	38.3	28.8	23.7	24.8	21.4	24.7
Reseda Charter High	Public, Charter	6-12	18230 Kittridge St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-3600	1,403	77	18.2	88.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.8	974^th of 2323 public high schools	58.1%		38.1	1202^nd of 2348 public high schools	48.8%	228	36.5		22.4	10.3	23.4	29.3	42.3	59.6	50.6	47.5	24.1	26.9	53.9	19.9	24.9	$15,784
Zane Grey Continuation	Public	9-12	18230 Kittridge St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-3769	73	6	13.1	95.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.5	1982^nd of 2323 public high schools	14.7%		11.8	1962^nd of 2348 public high schools	16.4%	20			4.6	6.3	5.3				12.1	12.1				0.0	0.0	$19,017
Diane S. Leichman Career Preparatory and Transition Center	Public	11-12	19034 Gault St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 881-5341	157	20	7.9	36.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$60,115
John R. Wooden High	Public	9-12	18741 Elkwood St.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 345-0203	89	7	12.4	89.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.6	1774^th of 2323 public high schools	23.6%		7.8	2215^th of 2348 public high schools	5.7%	441			9.1		8.3				27.5	27.5				2.5	2.5	$17,134
Valley International Preparatory High	Public, Charter	9-12	18827 Roscoe Blvd.	Northridge	91324	Los Angeles County	Valley International Preparatory High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 306-2136	275	16	16.7	26.9%	151 (54.9%)	7 (2.5%)	80 (29.1%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.3%)	81	318^th of 2323 public high schools	86.3%		83.1	273^rd of 2348 public high schools	88.4%	45		75.0	35.3	41.7	44.3				77.0	77.0				35.7	35.7
Magnolia Science Academy 2	Public, Charter	6-12	17125 Victory Blvd.	Van Nuys	91406	Los Angeles County	Magnolia Science Academy 2 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 758-0300	511	20	24.9	84.5%	24 (4.7%)	15 (2.9%)	453 (88.6%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	1485^th of 2323 public high schools	36.1%		48.7	901^st of 2348 public high schools	61.6%	584	15.2		26.8		19.4	21.4	32.4	24.2	52.6	30.3	15.3	16.7	8.1	15.8	13.8
Grover Cleveland Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	8140 Vanalden Ave.	Reseda	91335	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 885-2300	2,781	120	23.1	68.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.8	437^th of 2323 public high schools	81.2%		68.4	505^th of 2348 public high schools	78.5%	68			36.6	7.1	35.2				65.7	65.7				38.1	38.1	$9,336
High Technical LA	Public, Charter	9-12	17111 Victory Blvd.	Lake Balboa	91406	Los Angeles County	High Technical LA District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(818) 609-2680	359	16	22.2	47.9%	198 (55.2%)	7 (1.9%)	114 (31.8%)	23 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	86.8	221^st of 2323 public high schools	90.5%		77.6	373^rd of 2348 public high schools	84.1%	152			51.3		50.7				73.7	73.7				46.1	46.1

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