John Burroughs Middle vs Magnolia Science Academy 6
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Burroughs Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,302 students
Magnolia Science Academy 6
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
128 students
| Measure | John Burroughs Middle Los Angeles, California | Magnolia Science Academy 6 Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 1,334 | #623 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9532 of 15,369 | #10839 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,302 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 1,302 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Burroughs Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 35.1).
- •John Burroughs Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •John Burroughs Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •John Burroughs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 93%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 6 does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.0).
- •John Burroughs Middle is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 128.
- •John Burroughs Middle is a public school while Magnolia Science Academy 6 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 John Burroughs Middle better than Magnolia Science Academy 6?
On the Success Index (US), John Burroughs Middle ranks higher (41.3 vs 35.1 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 John Burroughs Middle and Magnolia Science Academy 6?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Burroughs Middle: 1,302. Magnolia Science Academy 6: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Burroughs Middle and Magnolia Science Academy 6 rank in California?
John Burroughs Middle is 544th of 1,334 and Magnolia Science Academy 6 is 623rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).