At a glance
Reported students
385
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
385
Magnolia Science Academy Bell: 385 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 392
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bell. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Magnolia Science Academy Bell District. NCES reports 385 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.5%) and White (4.9%). English learners represent 12.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Magnolia Science Academy Bell
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.9%
- Hispanic93.5%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Academies 2C Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 395 | under 0.1 mi |
| Orchard Academies 2B Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 352 | under 0.1 mi |
| Chester W. Nimitz Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,057 | 0.5 mi |
| Henry T. Gage Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,139 | 1 mi |
| South Gate Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 1,192 | 1.8 mi |
| Walnut Park Mid B Sci Tech Engr and Math Acad Middle · Los Angeles Unified | 06–08 | 365 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Science Academy Bell
What grades does Magnolia Science Academy Bell serve?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Magnolia Science Academy Bell District.
How many students attend Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell reported 385 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 392 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 385 students and 18.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Magnolia Science Academy Bell a public, charter, or magnet school?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Magnolia Science Academy Bell students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Magnolia Science Academy Bell in?
Magnolia Science Academy Bell is part of Magnolia Science Academy Bell District, based in Bell, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Orchard Academies 2C (under 0.1 mi), Orchard Academies 2B (under 0.1 mi), Chester W. Nimitz Middle (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.