Summary:
The Magnolia Science Academy 3 District in Carson, California, contains a single public charter school, Magnolia Science Academy 3, which serves grades 6 through 12 with an enrollment of 411 students, a majority of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Magnolia Science Academy 3 shows significant strengths, particularly in its high school program, where its 11th graders outperform the state average in English Language Arts and the school boasts a very high 93.8% graduation rate, well above the state benchmark. The school's statewide ranking has also improved consistently over the last three years, indicating positive momentum. However, the school faces challenges, as overall proficiency rates in English, math, and science are below state averages, with middle school grades showing particularly large gaps compared to their high school peers.
Key areas for parents to consider include the school's success in supporting students to graduation and its strong 11th-grade English performance, balanced against lower test scores in core subjects and a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average. The school is a high-investment environment with substantial per-student spending, and its improving trajectory suggests it is addressing its challenges, though middle school academics remain a clear focus for improvement.
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