Magnolia Science Academy

About Magnolia Science Academy

Magnolia Science Academy is a public charter school located in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Magnolia Public Schools network, which consists of seven schools in Los Angeles and one in Ventura County. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students, regardless of their economic or social background. At Magnolia Science Academy, students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop a sense of purpose. The school provides a rigorous academic program that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual student.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, student clubs, and community service projects. These activities help students develop leadership skills, build relationships, and become active members of their community.
At Magnolia Science Academy, students are taught to think critically, to take responsibility for their actions, and to be respectful of others. The school’s goal is to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can reach their full potential.

Address:	18238 Sherman Way Reseda, CA 91335
Phone:	(818) 609-0507
Site:	msa1.magnoliapublicschools.org
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	717 students

Overview Magnolia Science Academy

Magnolia Science Academy serves 717 students in grades 6-12.
Magnolia Science Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Magnolia Science Academy

Magnolia Science Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Magnolia Science Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.