Magnolia Science Academy 8 Bell in Bell, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Magnolia Science Academy 8 Bell is a suburban public school in Bell, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District. It serves 404 students in grades 6 - 8. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

404 Students

# of teachers unavailable

6411 Orchard Ave

Bell, CA 90201 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Magnolia Science Academy 8 Bell Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Gutierrez

Ms. Ramirez

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Magnolia Science Academy 8 Bell Demographics

75%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Magnolia Science Academy 8 Bell Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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