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Enrollment
410
Middle
DISTRICT 360 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PLEASANT RIDGE UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 063093004792
Magnolia Intermediate
22431 Kingston Ln., Grass Valley, CA 95949 · (530) 268-2815 · Nevada County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL410 STUDENTS
C+
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Scored higher than 39% of California public middle schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- DBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.9:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
132 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 65%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 145 | 35% |
| Grade 7 | 129 | 31% |
| Grade 8 | 136 | 33% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
55.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +2.4pp since 2014
Math
36.3%
CA avg 37.7% . -11.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 36 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 19.1% | 36.3% | 26.8% | 17.8% |
| Math | 15.8% | 20.6% | 31.3% | 32.3% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 55.4% | 36.3% |
| 2023-24 | 47.6% | 37.0% |
| 2022-23 | 44.9% | 34.2% |
| 2021-22 | 53.3% | 34.8% |
| 2020-21 | 50.9% | 24.1% |
| 2018-19 | 44.2% | 30.5% |
| 2017-18 | 51.4% | 41.0% |
| 2016-17 | 54.0% | 48.6% |
| 2015-16 | 59.0% | 50.0% |
| 2014-15 | 53.0% | 48.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of CA schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
44.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
60.7%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-16.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 44% of students here test proficient in math and reading, below the roughly 61% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations compares each school with others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school lands here when its results trail those comparable schools, which is not the same as having low scores. A higher-scoring school can still fall in this tier if similar schools score higher still.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Magnolia Intermediate
Magnolia Intermediate's state test result (44.2% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Intermediate this school | 410 | 32.2% | 44.2% |
| Ione Junior High Ione | 387 | 31.0% | 19.6% |
| Pleasant Grove Middle Rescue | 470 | 27.2% | 50.5% |
| San Lorenzo Valley Middle Felton | 396 | 24.0% | 38.6% |
| Alder Creek Middle Truckee | 535 | 29.7% | 58.4% |
| Seven Hills Intermediate Nevada City | 432 | 33.8% | 51.0% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Magnolia Intermediate ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Nevada County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.2% | #433 of 1,224 | #4 of 6 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 36.3% | #469 of 1,227 ▼ 50 | #4 of 6 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 55.4% | #387 of 1,227 ▲ 105 | #3 of 6 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.8pp | #655 of 1,214 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 410 | #1,070 of 1,377 | #4 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.6:1 | #741 of 1,279 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.8% | #686 of 1,278 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.2% | #1,126 of 1,329 | #4 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.1% | #157 of 257 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
410
+41 (+11%) vs 2020
-47% since 1990-91, when it was 777
Student : Teacher
21.6:1
was 23.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 410 | 18.9 | 21.6:1 | 32% (132) |
| 2023-24 | 362 | 18.1 | 20.0:1 | 30% (110) |
| 2022-23 | 379 | 18.4 | 20.6:1 | 35% (131) |
| 2020-21 | 369 | 16 | 23.1:1 | 31% (115) |
| 2017-18 | 394 | 17.7 | 22.3:1 | 32% (128) |
| 2015-16 | 416 | 19 | 21.9:1 | 25% (103) |
| 2010-11 | 649 | N/A | N/A | 23% (152) |
| 2000-01 | 812 | 34 | 23.9:1 | 13% (104) |
| 1990-91 | 777 | 30 | 25.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Magnolia Intermediate.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (394 to 410); teachers up 7% (17.7 to 18.9).
About Magnolia Intermediate
Magnolia Intermediate, a small middle-grades school, is located in Grass Valley, California. A federal count lists 410 students at the school, in grades 6 through 8. Average enrollment for middle schools in California is about 659, so this school runs 38% smaller than that.
The Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary system has 4 schools and 1,440 students.
White students make up a majority at Magnolia Intermediate, at 68%. The remaining students are 16% Hispanic and 14% multiracial. Census figures show Nevada County is about 84% White. Magnolia Intermediate's diversity index is 49%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teacher staffing is 18.9 full-time equivalents, or about 21.6 students per teacher. This ratio sits 0.9 above the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 32%. Across public schools in Nevada County, the average is 43%.
Measured against California public middle schools, Magnolia Intermediate receives a C+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
On a poverty-adjusted basis, Magnolia Intermediate is in the bottom 10% of California schools: 44.2% actual against 60.7% predicted.
Nevada County has these Census figures: the median household income is $89,882, roughly 42% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Nevada County is home to 46 public schools and about 13,561 public school students.
Cottage Hill Elementary is located about 0.1 miles from Magnolia Intermediate. Around the school, 6 other public schools are within five miles. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, Magnolia Intermediate ranks 6th on average proficiency.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Fringe. That means it sits in rural territory close to an urban area.
The school enrolled 410 students in 2024-25, 41 more than the 369 it had in 2020-21. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 23.1:1 to 21.6:1.
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Nevada County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
102,481
Census ACS
Median income
$89,882
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
13,561 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
- Cottage Hill ElementaryElementary · 485 students
- Alta Sierra ElementaryElementary · 338 students
- Arete Charter AcademyElementary · 207 students
- Pleasant Ridge Special Education PreschoolElementary
Other schools in Grass Valley
- Nevada Union HighHigh · 1,561 students
- Bear River HighHigh · 664 students
- John Muir CharterHigh · 629 students
- Grass Valley CharterElementary · 546 students
- Union Hill ElementaryElementary · 542 students
- Cottage Hill ElementaryElementary · 485 students
Other Magnolia Intermediate schools
One other US public school is named Magnolia Intermediate. Magnolia Intermediate is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Magnolia Intermediate SchoolMAGNOLIA, TX · 1,154 students
Nearby schools
- Cottage Hill Elementary0.1 mi · 485
- Bear River High0.5 mi · 664
- Arete Charter Academy2.8 mi · 207
- Sierra Hills Elementary4.8 mi · 367
- Alta Sierra Elementary4.9 mi · 338
- Weimar Hills4.9 mi · 388
Frequently asked questions
About Magnolia IntermediateWhat is the total enrollment at Magnolia Intermediate?
Magnolia Intermediate enrolls approximately 410 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Magnolia Intermediate serve?
Magnolia Intermediate serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Intermediate?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Magnolia Intermediate is approximately 21.6:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Magnolia Intermediate?
At Magnolia Intermediate, the student body is approximately 68% White, 16% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 14% Two or more.
What district is Magnolia Intermediate in?
Magnolia Intermediate is part of Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.