Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle vs Magnolia Science Academy Bell
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Bell · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
| Measure | Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle Los Angeles, California | Magnolia Science Academy Bell Bell, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #798 of 1,334 | #824 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12562 of 15,369 | #12799 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| city | Los Angeles | Bell |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 25.3).
- •Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Bell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 96.9%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Bell does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.9).
- •Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle is the larger school with 390 students compared with 385.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle better than Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
On the Success Index (US), Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle ranks higher (26.6 vs 25.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle and Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Bell in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle: 390. Magnolia Science Academy Bell: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle and Magnolia Science Academy Bell rank in California?
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle is 798th of 1,334 and Magnolia Science Academy Bell is 824th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).