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Enrollment
385
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAGNOLIA SCIENCE ACADEMY BELL DISTRICT·NCES 060163012695
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
6411 Orchard Ave., Bell, CA 90201 · (323) 826-3925 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL385 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.9:1
18 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
297 students
STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 87 | 23% |
| Grade 7 | 157 | 41% |
| Grade 8 | 141 | 37% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
Schools most like Magnolia Science Academy Bell
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy Bell this school | 385 | 77.1% | N/A |
| Myrtle Avenue Elementary Lamont | 422 | 78.2% | 23.5% |
| KIPP Sol Academy Los Angeles | 465 | 80.2% | N/A |
| Earlimart Middle Earlimart | 479 | 72.9% | 18.1% |
| Padilla-Pace Middle Brawley | 445 | 83.8% | 35.1% |
| Gustine Middle Gustine | 370 | 84.6% | 13.7% |
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 Science Academy Bell ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 385 | #1,103 of 1,377 | #257 of 317 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.9:1 | #591 of 1,279 | #137 of 301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.3% | #1,144 of 1,278 | #240 of 301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.1% | #600 of 1,329 | #198 of 312 |
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
385
-55 (-12%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.9:1
was 23.2:1
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 | 385 | 18.5 | 20.9:1 | 77% (297) |
| 2023-24 | 404 | 20 | 20.2:1 | 75% (305) |
| 2022-23 | 384 | 20.7 | 18.6:1 | 81% (310) |
| 2020-21 | 440 | 19 | 23.2:1 | 82% (360) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Magnolia Science Academy Bell.
About Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Magnolia Science Academy Bell runs as a low-enrollment middle-grades school in Bell, California. Students in grades 6 through 8 attend, and enrollment is 385 students. The school's enrollment is 42% smaller than the 659 average for middle schools in California.
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is listed under Magnolia Science Academy Bell District in federal data.
The large majority of students at Magnolia Science Academy Bell, 94%, are Hispanic. Next come 5% White. The county population is about 48% Hispanic. Magnolia Science Academy Bell has a diversity index of 12%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teacher staffing is 18.5 full-time equivalents, or about 20.9 students per teacher. Middle schools in California average about 20.7:1, a similar figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 77%.
Across Los Angeles County, median household income is about $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The public schools of Los Angeles County number 2,244 and enroll about 1,265,907.
The closest other public school is Orchard Academies 2B, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Magnolia Science Academy Bell in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large). NCES lists Magnolia Science Academy Bell as a charter school.
The number of students declined from 440 to 385 over 4 years. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 20.9:1, from 23.2:1.
If you have questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Magnolia Science Academy Bell, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bell
- Bell Senior HighHigh · 2,088 students
- Nueva Vista ElementaryElementary · 636 students
- Corona Avenue ElementaryElementary · 542 students
- Woodlawn Avenue ElementaryElementary · 523 students
- Orchard Academies 2CMiddle · 395 students
- Orchard Academies 2BMiddle · 352 students
Nearby schools
- Orchard Academies 2B0.0 mi · 352
- Orchard Academies 2C0.0 mi · 395
- Martha Escutia Primary Center0.1 mi · 179
- Corona Avenue Elementary0.2 mi · 542
- Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy0.5 mi · 407
- Huntington Park Elementary0.5 mi · 261
Frequently asked questions
About Magnolia Science Academy BellWhat is the total enrollment at Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell enrolls approximately 385 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Magnolia Science Academy Bell serve?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
Approximately 20.9:1 students per teacher at Magnolia Science Academy Bell.
What is the student diversity at Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
Student demographics at Magnolia Science Academy Bell are roughly 5% White, 94% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian.
What district is Magnolia Science Academy Bell in?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is part of Magnolia Science Academy Bell District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.