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Magnolia Intermediate

Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary · Nevada County · 22431 Kingston Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949-7706

(530) 268-2815

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7/10
#426
Rank 426 out of 1,315
Top 32%
English Language Arts7/10 · #420 · 68th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #445 · 66th percentile
Science7/10 · #440 · 67th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the Sierra Nevada foothills, Magnolia Intermediate sits in the heart of Grass Valley — a former Gold Rush town that's grown into a tight-knit community of artists, outdoors enthusiasts, and families who've traded city life for mountain air and slower Saturdays. The school holds its own academically, landing solidly in the upper third statewide across English, math, and science, which speaks well of a smaller district that punches above its weight. Families drawn to hiking, local farms, and a genuine small-town feel will find Magnolia a comfortable fit for their middle schoolers during those tricky in-between years.

Student Demographics

396 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
271 (68%)
Hispanic
63 (16%)
Multiple Races
42 (11%)
Other
20 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged132 (33%)
Students with Disabilities66 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

410
Enrollment
18.7
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1224 · 11th percentile

10 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found