Emelita Street Elementary vs Magnolia Science Academy 2
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emelita Street Elementary
Encino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Van Nuys · Charter high · Grades 6–12
514 students
| Measure | Emelita Street Elementary Encino, California | Magnolia Science Academy 2 Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2652 of 5,693 | #1051 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32877 of 50,301 | #14856 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 275 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Encino | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emelita Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 22.5).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 92.6%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.5).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 2 is the larger school with 514 students compared with 275.
- •Emelita Street Elementary is a public school while Magnolia Science Academy 2 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 Emelita Street Elementary better than Magnolia Science Academy 2?
On the Success Index (US), Emelita Street Elementary ranks higher (38.6 vs 22.5 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 Emelita Street Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy 2?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Encino and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emelita Street Elementary: 275. Magnolia Science Academy 2: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emelita Street Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy 2 rank in California?
Emelita Street Elementary is 2652nd of 5,693 and Magnolia Science Academy 2 is 1051st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).