Magnolia Science Academy 4 vs Mar Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Science Academy 4
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
132 students
Mar Vista Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
590 students
| Measure | Magnolia Science Academy 4 Los Angeles, California | Mar Vista Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1280 of 1,343 | #377 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16328 of 16,910 | #6094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 132 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 71% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mar Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 13.1).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 5%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 24.5%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 89.4%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 4 does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.9).
- •Mar Vista Elementary is the larger school with 590 students compared with 132.
- •Magnolia Science Academy 4 is a charter school while Mar Vista Elementary is a public 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 Magnolia Science Academy 4 better than Mar Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mar Vista Elementary ranks higher (78.1 vs 13.1 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 Magnolia Science Academy 4 and Mar Vista Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Science Academy 4: 132. Mar Vista Elementary: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Science Academy 4 and Mar Vista Elementary rank in California?
Magnolia Science Academy 4 is 1280th of 1,343 and Mar Vista Elementary is 377th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).