Robert M. Pyles STEM Academy

www.magnoliasd.org

651 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Robert M. Pyles STEM Academy, located in Stanton, California, is a specialized elementary school within the Magnolia School District. The academy is dedicated to fostering a robust educational environment centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating these subjects into the core curriculum, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills, preparing its students for success in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that encourages curiosity and hands-on learning. As part of the Magnolia School District, the academy prioritizes community engagement and high-quality instruction to ensure that all students—regardless of their background—have access to advanced learning opportunities. With its mission to inspire the next generation of thinkers, Robert M. Pyles STEM Academy serves as a foundational institution for developing foundational skills in technical literacy and academic excellence.

651

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert M. Pyles STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	494
Black	19
Asian	88
Two or More	13
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
494 (75.9 %)
Asian
88 (13.5 %)
White
24 (3.7 %)
Black
19 (2.9 %)
Two or More
13 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Magnolia Elementary
Phone:	(714)761-6324
Website:	http://www.magnoliasd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	651
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 101