Magnolia Science Academy 6 vs Pio Pico Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Science Academy 6
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
128 students
Pio Pico Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
| Measure | Magnolia Science Academy 6 Los Angeles, California | Pio Pico Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 1,334 | #960 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10839 of 15,369 | #13718 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 128 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Science Academy 6 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 20.4).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 6 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 6 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy 6 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 96%).
- •Pio Pico Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.3).
- •Pio Pico Middle is the larger school with 253 students compared with 128.
- •Magnolia Science Academy 6 is a charter school while Pio Pico Middle 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 6 better than Pio Pico Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Science Academy 6 ranks higher (35.1 vs 20.4 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 Magnolia Science Academy 6 and Pio Pico Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Science Academy 6: 128. Pio Pico Middle: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Science Academy 6 and Pio Pico Middle rank in California?
Magnolia Science Academy 6 is 623rd of 1,334 and Pio Pico Middle is 960th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).