Chester W. Nimitz Middle vs Magnolia Science Academy Bell
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 877 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester W. Nimitz Middle
Huntington Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,057 students
Magnolia Science Academy Bell
Bell · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
| Measure | Chester W. Nimitz Middle Huntington Park, California | Magnolia Science Academy Bell Bell, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 1,334 | #824 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13527 of 15,369 | #12799 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,057 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| city | Huntington Park | Bell |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Science Academy Bell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 21.5).
- •Chester W. Nimitz Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Bell does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy Bell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 95.4%).
- •Chester W. Nimitz Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.4).
- •Chester W. Nimitz Middle is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 385.
- •Chester W. Nimitz Middle is a public school while Magnolia Science Academy Bell is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chester W. Nimitz Middle better than Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Science Academy Bell ranks higher (25.3 vs 21.5 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 Chester W. Nimitz Middle and Magnolia Science Academy Bell?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Huntington Park and Bell in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle: 1,057. Magnolia Science Academy Bell: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester W. Nimitz Middle and Magnolia Science Academy Bell rank in California?
Chester W. Nimitz Middle is 926th of 1,334 and Magnolia Science Academy Bell is 824th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).