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Email BoardMagnolia Science Academy 3
1254 East Helmick Street, Carson, CA 90746-3164
Summary
Magnolia Science Academy 3 is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 20th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 30.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 12.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 30.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 12.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,299/1,734 (25th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,476/1,735 (15th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 411 |
| Low-Income Students | 298 (72.5%) |
| English Learners | 19 (4.6%) |
Quick links
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.1 points from last year and fell 5.5 points over the full period. Math fell 5.4 points from last year and fell 5.2 points over the full period.
•Math -5.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 17.8% to 53.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,299 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.9 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 12% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 11%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 4.3% to 17.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,476 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 3.5 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Magnolia Science Academy 3 compare within the district?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 7 6–12 schools in Los Angeles County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Magnolia Science Academy 3 rank in California?
Magnolia Science Academy 3 ranks No. 1,299 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,476 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Magnolia Science Academy 3 compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 6 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.3% meet the reading standard and 13.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science Academy 3This school | 12.0% | 30.9% |
| Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy | 24.2% | 48.8% |
| Los Angeles Leadership Academy | 22.4% | 27.7% |
