Leapwood Avenue Elementary vs Magnolia Science Academy 3
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.
Leapwood Avenue Elementary
Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students
Magnolia Science Academy 3
Carson · Charter high · Grades 6–12
411 students
| Measure | Leapwood Avenue Elementary Carson, California | Magnolia Science Academy 3 Carson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4227 of 5,693 | #1126 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44104 of 50,301 | #15356 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 222 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Carson | Carson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leapwood Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 19.4).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 3 does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Leapwood Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 72.5%).
- •Leapwood Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.8).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 3 is the larger school with 411 students compared with 222.
- •Leapwood Avenue Elementary is a public school while Magnolia Science Academy 3 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 Leapwood Avenue Elementary better than Magnolia Science Academy 3?
On the Success Index (US), Leapwood Avenue Elementary ranks higher (21.2 vs 19.4 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 Leapwood Avenue Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy 3?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carson and Carson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leapwood Avenue Elementary: 222. Magnolia Science Academy 3: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leapwood Avenue Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy 3 rank in California?
Leapwood Avenue Elementary is 4227th of 5,693 and Magnolia Science Academy 3 is 1126th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).