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18238 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335-4550
Summary
Magnolia Science Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 42nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 25.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 985/1,734 (43rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,028/1,735 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 746 |
| Low-Income Students | 643 (86.2%) |
| English Learners | 188 (25.2%) |
Quick links
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.5 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period. Math rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period.
•Math +0.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.9% to 47.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 985 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 45.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 19.0% to 30.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,028 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 9.4-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 compare within the district?
Magnolia Science Academy is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 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 rank in California?
Magnolia Science Academy ranks No. 985 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,028 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 compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 6 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.0% meet the reading standard and 22.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Magnolia Science Academy compare with other schools in Reseda?
Magnolia Science Academy is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–12 schools in Reseda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ResedaWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Science AcademyThis school | 25.6% | 40.0% |
| Magnolia Science Academy 5 | 33.3% | 55.3% |
| Aspire Ollin University Preparatory Academy | 24.2% | 48.8% |
