Gault Street Elementary vs Magnolia Science Academy 2
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gault Street Elementary
Lake Balboa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
Magnolia Science Academy 2
Van Nuys · Charter high · Grades 6–12
514 students
| Measure | Gault Street Elementary Lake Balboa, California | Magnolia Science Academy 2 Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4772 of 5,693 | #1051 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #46811 of 50,301 | #14856 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 298 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| city | Lake Balboa | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Science Academy 2 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 16.6).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 2 does better on math proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 2 does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Gault Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 92.6%).
- •Gault Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.5).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 2 is the larger school with 514 students compared with 298.
- •Gault 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 Gault Street Elementary better than Magnolia Science Academy 2?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Science Academy 2 ranks higher (22.5 vs 16.6 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 Gault Street Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy 2?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Balboa and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gault Street Elementary: 298. Magnolia Science Academy 2: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gault Street Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy 2 rank in California?
Gault Street Elementary is 4772nd of 5,693 and Magnolia Science Academy 2 is 1051st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).