Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Summary:

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is an elementary school located in Pico Rivera, California, serving 394 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the El Rancho Unified School District, which is ranked 944 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magee Academy's academic performance, as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments, is generally below the state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 38.46% to 48.28%, compared to the state average of 42.8% to 47.37%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 28.57% to 37.88%, compared to the state average of 35.02% to 45.64%. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th-grade Mathematics and Science, where only 28.57% and 33.33% of students, respectively, were proficient or better. Additionally, Magee Academy has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.8% in 2017-2018 to 45.7% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby Price (Maude) Elementary (25.9%) and Birney Technical Academy (32.8%).

While Magee Academy's Hispanic students and English Language Learner students have performed relatively better compared to the overall student population, the school's performance for female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students is more in line with the overall student population. Compared to nearby schools within the El Rancho Unified School District, such as Unsworth (Edith) Elementary and Rio Vista Elementary, Magee Academy's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as higher overall state rankings.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8200 Serapis Ave.
       Pico Rivera, CA  90660-5141


(562) 801-7620

District: El Rancho Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2826th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,772 Help


Students who attend Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences usually attend:

Middle:    STEAM Academy @ Burke
High:    El Rancho High

Student/teacher ratio:  26.2 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.5%
White:
1.0%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Compare Details Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences ranks better than 51.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the El Rancho Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.49. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.5%), White (1%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is 26.2, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the El Rancho Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is $4,772. 5 elementary schools in the El Rancho Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences:

SchoolDigger ranks Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences 2826th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences in the ranking list.)

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El Rancho Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks El Rancho Unified 944th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

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Rank History for all students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.35 3846th 4809 20.0%
2005 26.89 3490th 4822 27.6%
2006 44.69 2456th 4818 49.0%
2007 39.78 2916th 5113 43.0%
2008 45.64 2628th 5113 48.6%
2009 29.77 3725th 5193 28.3%
2010 39.36 3209th 5314 39.6%
2011 21.77 4552nd 5377 15.3%
2012 35.68 3547th 5390 34.2%
2013 29.02 4128th 5530 25.4%
2015 14.90 5109th 5611 8.9%
2016 34.52 3442nd 5614 38.7%
2017 26.77 4104th 5692 27.9%
2018 32.85 3613th 5662 36.2%
2019 28.31 4077th 5789 29.6%
2022 35.10 3454th 5883 41.3%
2023 34.79 3517th 5874 40.1%
2024 45.49 2826th 5862 51.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.41 2099th 3246 35.3%
2019 27.65 2656th 3275 18.9%
2022 55.42 947th 3311 71.4%
2023 45.03 1485th 3250 54.3%
2024 36.61 2060th 3160 34.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 3232nd 5084 36.4%
2019 40.06 3112th 5173 39.8%
2022 37.65 3202nd 5264 39.2%
2023 43.67 2795th 5374 48.0%
2024 55.06 2056th 5511 62.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.32 3063rd 5413 43.4%
2019 36.79 3295th 5492 40.0%
2022 28.67 3867th 5635 31.4%
2023 37.77 3161st 5617 43.7%
2024 42.35 2899th 5605 48.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.09 4015th 5431 26.1%
2019 21.20 4550th 5510 17.4%
2022 43.35 2815th 5663 50.3%
2023 32.23 3603rd 5650 36.2%
2024 47.36 2611th 5636 53.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.34 2527th 4830 47.7%
2019 41.67 2846th 4963 42.7%
2022 49.12 2262nd 5084 55.5%
2023 51.26 2167th 5098 57.5%
2024 64.25 1460th 5102 71.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 78 6 21 552 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1989 77 12 19 567 1 n/a n/a 0 676
1990 56 6 21 592 11 n/a n/a 0 686
1991 79 3 15 612 2 n/a n/a 0 711
1992 70 3 16 642 6 n/a n/a 0 737
1993 53 5 14 688 3 n/a n/a 0 763
1994 66 9 14 666 3 n/a n/a 0 758
1995 48 8 14 674 4 n/a n/a 0 748
1996 48 8 14 674 4 n/a n/a 0 748
1997 43 12 13 689 4 n/a n/a 0 761
1998 33 12 6 551 3 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 29 8 10 517 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 27 7 11 525 5 n/a n/a 0 575
2001 22 7 14 559 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 17 4 8 540 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2003 17 4 8 540 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2004 10 3 7 561 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2005 11 6 4 512 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2006 10 4 4 504 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 5 3 2 478 0 n/a n/a 1 489
2008 3 1 4 447 n/a n/a n/a 0 455
2009 12 4 4 581 3 0 21 0 625
2010 10 2 4 603 1 0 1 0 621
2011 7 1 2 552 0 0 1 0 563
2012 5 4 2 521 0 0 1 0 533
2013 5 2 1 479 0 0 0 0 487
2014 6 4 2 458 0 0 0 0 470
2015 8 4 5 453 0 0 1 0 471
2016 8 1 5 428 0 0 0 0 442
2017 11 4 8 423 0 0 1 0 447
2018 11 2 5 405 0 0 0 0 423
2019 11 1 6 398 0 0 3 0 419
2020 7 8 5 390 0 0 2 0 412
2021 7 8 3 379 0 0 2 0 399
2022 6 4 3 358 0 0 1 0 372
2023 4 3 2 384 0 0 1 0 394

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 658 25.9 25.4 n/a
1989 676 24.0 28.1 n/a
1990 686 26.0 26.3 n/a
1991 711 26.0 27.3 n/a
1992 737 26.4 27.9 70.6
1993 763 25.0 30.5 65.4
1994 758 25.0 30.3 78
1995 748 25.0 29.9 77.5
1996 748 25.0 29.9 77.5
1997 761 32.0 23.8 78.8
1998 605 28.0 21.6 70.6
1999 567 28.5 19.9 81.5
2000 575 27.8 20.7 76
2001 603 28.0 21.5 62
2002 570 27.0 21.1 65.3
2003 570 27.0 21.1 65.3
2004 581 26.0 22.3 65.4
2005 533 24.0 22.2 67.7
2006 522 23.0 22.7 67
2007 489 24.0 20.4 66.6
2008 455 23.0 19.8 74.3
2009 625 28.0 21.6 78.1
2010 621 27.0 23.0 77.8
2011 563 n/a n/a 79.8
2012 533 20.0 26.6 n/a
2013 487 18.0 27.0 82.5
2014 470 17.0 27.6 90.2
2015 471 17.0 27.7 90.9
2016 442 17.0 26.0 79.4
2017 447 16.0 27.9 79.6
2018 423 14.0 30.2 75.7
2019 419 16.0 26.1 76.1
2020 412 n/a n/a 77.4
2021 399 16.0 24.9 73.4
2022 372 15.0 24.8 69.9
2023 394 15.0 26.2 79.4

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 Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 658 25.9 25.4 n/a
1989 676 24.0 28.1 n/a
1990 686 26.0 26.3 n/a
1991 711 26.0 27.3 n/a
1992 737 26.4 27.9 70.6
1993 763 25.0 30.5 65.4
1994 758 25.0 30.3 78
1995 748 25.0 29.9 77.5
1996 748 25.0 29.9 77.5
1997 761 32.0 23.8 78.8
1998 605 28.0 21.6 70.6
1999 567 28.5 19.9 81.5
2000 575 27.8 20.7 76
2001 603 28.0 21.5 62
2002 570 27.0 21.1 65.3
2003 570 27.0 21.1 65.3
2004 581 26.0 22.3 65.4
2005 533 24.0 22.2 67.7
2006 522 23.0 22.7 67
2007 489 24.0 20.4 66.6
2008 455 23.0 19.8 74.3
2009 625 28.0 21.6 78.1
2010 621 27.0 23.0 77.8
2011 563 n/a n/a 79.8
2012 533 20.0 26.6 n/a
2013 487 18.0 27.0 82.5
2014 470 17.0 27.6 90.2
2015 471 17.0 27.7 90.9
2016 442 17.0 26.0 79.4
2017 447 16.0 27.9 79.6
2018 423 14.0 30.2 75.7
2019 419 16.0 26.1 76.1
2020 412 n/a n/a 77.4
2021 399 16.0 24.9 73.4
2022 372 15.0 24.8 69.9
2023 394 15.0 26.2 79.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201396.0%1.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%
201499.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201598.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202096.8%1.1%1.1%96.8%96.8%
202196.1%0.0%0.0%97.4%96.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,772

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4077th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3517th of 5874 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences)5042.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Rancho Unified)38.935.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences)40.735.9
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Rancho Unified)3737.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences)36.827.9
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Rancho Unified)45.137.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences)26.337.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Rancho Unified)37.231.7
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences)35.935.4
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Rancho Unified)43.743.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences)22.620.9
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Rancho Unified)25.620.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences)16.117.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (El Rancho Unified)22.422.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students419394
 6%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic398384
 3.5%
Pacific Islander00
White114
 63.6%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.1%79.4%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

Students at Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences are 97% Hispanic, 1% White.

Students who attend Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences usually go on to attend:

Middle : STEAM Academy @ Burke
High : El Rancho High

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences ranks 2826th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences.


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