Magnolia

Summary:

Magnolia is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Lawnside School District in Magnolia, New Jersey. The school has 388 students and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, with a diverse student population that is 45.88% White, 22.42% African American, and 20.1% Hispanic.

Magnolia faces significant academic challenges, with student performance on NJSLA tests falling well below state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 29.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.2%, and just 13.5% of 5th graders and 8.1% of 8th graders met proficiency standards in mathematics, compared to state averages of 40.1% and 17.8%, respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.6% in 2018-2019 to 16.5% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the state average.

However, Magnolia's performance is not uniformly low. The school's 8th-grade students performed exceptionally well on the Algebra I assessment, with 76.9% meeting proficiency standards, significantly higher than the state average of 66%. Additionally, Magnolia's low-socioeconomic status students performed relatively well compared to other schools, ranking 533 out of 910 New Jersey elementary schools in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. These bright spots suggest that there may be opportunities for the school to improve educational outcomes for its diverse student population by addressing the root causes of its challenges, such as attendance and resource allocation.


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Public PK, KG-8

 420 North Warwick Rd
       Magnolia, NJ  08049-1320


(856) 783-4763

District: Magnolia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
993rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,707 Help


Students who attend Magnolia usually attend:

High:    Sterling High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  388

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.9%
African American:
22.4%
Hispanic:
20.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Magnolia ranks worse than 74% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Magnolia ranks better than 51.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Magnolia is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.9%), African American (22.4%), Hispanic (20.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia is $15,707.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Magnolia:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia 993rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Magnolia in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia 366th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Magnolia in the ranking list.)

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Magnolia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia School District 442nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magnolia

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.49 763rd 1204 36.6%
2004 44.44 882nd 1298 32.0%
2005 35.47 987th 1303 24.3%
2006 20.41 1129th 1314 14.1%
2007 44.24 936th 1329 29.6%
2008 45.57 909th 1338 32.1%
2009 47.49 842nd 1346 37.4%
2010 41.41 940th 1354 30.6%
2011 39.05 970th 1360 28.7%
2012 26.23 1091st 1363 20.0%
2013 30.57 1049th 1367 23.3%
2014 15.73 1182nd 1363 13.3%
2015 22.32 1076th 1357 20.7%
2016 24.32 1062nd 1346 21.1%
2017 34.16 927th 1352 31.4%
2018 36.80 913th 1353 32.5%
2019 26.13 1040th 1360 23.5%
2021 23.16 965th 1317 26.7%
2022 20.60 1064th 1345 20.9%
2023 26.75 993rd 1342 26.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.55 925th 1001 7.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.71 552nd 942 41.4%
2019 48.91 429th 948 54.7%
2021 57.81 255th 839 69.6%
2022 35.29 547th 863 36.6%
2023 38.84 533rd 910 41.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.72 759th 1333 43.1%
2019 29.31 980th 1331 26.4%
2021 24.58 952nd 1290 26.2%
2022 22.96 1014th 1326 23.5%
2023 34.03 860th 1318 34.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.58 952nd 1334 28.6%
2019 26.64 1004th 1335 24.8%
2021 24.30 923rd 1297 28.8%
2022 20.97 1027th 1324 22.4%
2023 24.06 991st 1315 24.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.63 58th 517 88.8%
2019 46.03 276th 522 47.1%
2021 30.29 344th 456 24.6%
2022 21.45 424th 494 14.2%
2023 59.95 164th 463 64.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.19 599th 870 31.1%
2019 36.85 564th 899 37.3%
2022 50.26 405th 953 57.5%
2023 28.45 707th 982 28.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.24 859th 1022 15.9%
2019 15.55 903rd 1023 11.7%
2021 25.13 789th 964 18.2%
2022 13.17 888th 976 9.0%
2023 14.05 875th 975 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Magnolia

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Rank History for all middle school students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.16 391st 574 31.9%
2004 51.87 370th 588 37.1%
2005 27.08 470th 599 21.5%
2006 32.21 472nd 615 23.3%
2007 55.34 373rd 631 40.9%
2008 50.15 403rd 640 37.0%
2009 48.57 430th 664 35.2%
2010 47.69 434th 677 35.9%
2011 59.55 342nd 684 50.0%
2012 60.84 328th 677 51.6%
2013 60.32 333rd 704 52.7%
2014 49.98 412th 717 42.5%
2015 49.83 350th 713 50.9%
2016 32.56 504th 713 29.3%
2017 38.75 450th 712 36.8%
2018 27.58 539th 716 24.7%
2019 36.88 481st 745 35.4%
2021 38.42 358th 652 45.1%
2022 35.43 471st 745 36.8%
2023 47.67 366th 748 51.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.48 381st 471 19.1%
2022 49.02 205th 535 61.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.78 344th 522 34.1%
2019 53.32 213th 541 60.6%
2021 18.90 383rd 467 18.0%
2022 43.49 273rd 549 50.3%
2023 61.35 132nd 568 76.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.17 416th 680 38.8%
2019 54.05 339th 703 51.8%
2021 45.24 307th 625 50.9%
2022 40.01 420th 726 42.1%
2023 55.23 289th 720 59.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.08 526th 675 22.1%
2019 35.49 458th 697 34.3%
2021 32.85 392nd 635 38.3%
2022 31.64 476th 730 34.8%
2023 44.61 358th 718 50.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.61 104th 326 68.1%
2021 24.44 248th 291 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.34 255th 480 46.9%
2022 49.89 249th 591 57.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Magnolia

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.66 432nd 497 13.1%
2019 33.49 362nd 504 28.2%
2021 30.85 326th 435 25.1%
2022 33.55 342nd 512 33.2%
2023 36.66 324th 509 36.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Magnolia

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 344 87 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1989 331 89 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1990 328 96 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 332 90 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1992 296 104 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1993 310 77 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 301 82 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1995 297 83 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 297 83 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 340 98 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1999 324 89 4 22 5 n/a n/a 0 444
2000 319 89 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 294 91 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2002 320 101 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 320 101 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 306 108 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2005 339 121 8 26 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2006 340 129 15 22 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 307 116 15 22 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2008 290 128 17 25 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 286 97 10 40 0 0 32 0 465
2010 266 107 8 36 0 2 40 0 459
2011 253 97 9 41 0 2 32 0 434
2012 248 90 6 42 0 2 45 0 433
2013 240 92 8 40 0 0 39 0 419
2014 233 85 8 42 0 0 30 0 398
2015 235 93 9 54 1 0 25 0 417
2016 233 96 11 62 0 0 27 0 429
2017 237 90 11 70 0 0 22 0 430
2018 218 87 9 79 0 0 26 0 419
2019 212 74 11 76 0 0 31 0 404
2020 198 84 12 79 0 0 30 0 403
2021 188 67 11 79 0 0 30 0 375
2022 187 83 12 85 0 2 32 0 401
2023 178 87 13 78 0 1 30 1 388

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magnolia

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 440 29.0 15.1 n/a
1989 431 30.0 14.3 n/a
1990 441 30.0 14.7 15
1991 434 30.0 14.4 14.1
1992 414 30.0 13.8 18.4
1993 400 33.1 12.1 19.3
1994 396 33.4 11.9 20.2
1995 397 34.6 11.5 16.9
1996 397 34.6 11.5 16.9
1998 452 36.0 12.6 21
1999 444 35.0 12.7 22.3
2000 428 35.0 12.2 36.7
2001 405 35.3 11.5 30.9
2002 446 33.2 13.4 28.9
2003 446 33.2 13.4 28.9
2004 431 36.2 11.9 29
2005 494 37.2 13.3 n/a
2006 506 40.2 12.6 28.1
2007 460 39.0 11.8 26.5
2008 460 30.0 15.3 31.7
2009 465 39.4 8.4 34
2010 459 37.0 12.4 35.9
2011 434 32.5 13.3 35.9
2012 433 37.2 11.6 37.4
2013 419 35.6 11.7 39.9
2014 398 37.6 10.5 39.7
2015 417 38.0 10.9 45.6
2016 429 39.0 11.0 46.6
2017 430 38.6 11.1 45.1
2018 419 37.1 11.2 41.8
2019 404 39.1 10.3 39.6
2020 403 38.1 10.5 42.7
2021 375 37.7 9.9 38.7
2022 401 37.2 10.7 35.7
2023 388 40.1 9.6 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Magnolia

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 440 29.0 15.1 n/a
1989 431 30.0 14.3 n/a
1990 441 30.0 14.7 15
1991 434 30.0 14.4 14.1
1992 414 30.0 13.8 18.4
1993 400 33.1 12.1 19.3
1994 396 33.4 11.9 20.2
1995 397 34.6 11.5 16.9
1996 397 34.6 11.5 16.9
1998 452 36.0 12.6 21
1999 444 35.0 12.7 22.3
2000 428 35.0 12.2 36.7
2001 405 35.3 11.5 30.9
2002 446 33.2 13.4 28.9
2003 446 33.2 13.4 28.9
2004 431 36.2 11.9 29
2005 494 37.2 13.3 n/a
2006 506 40.2 12.6 28.1
2007 460 39.0 11.8 26.5
2008 460 30.0 15.3 31.7
2009 465 39.4 8.4 34
2010 459 37.0 12.4 35.9
2011 434 32.5 13.3 35.9
2012 433 37.2 11.6 37.4
2013 419 35.6 11.7 39.9
2014 398 37.6 10.5 39.7
2015 417 38.0 10.9 45.6
2016 429 39.0 11.0 46.6
2017 430 38.6 11.1 45.1
2018 419 37.1 11.2 41.8
2019 404 39.1 10.3 39.6
2020 403 38.1 10.5 42.7
2021 375 37.7 9.9 38.7
2022 401 37.2 10.7 35.7
2023 388 40.1 9.6 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Magnolia

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $668 (4.3%) $15,039 (95.7%) $15,707

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1040th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 993rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.5%
Ranks 481st of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 366th of 748 Middle schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia)32.648.4
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia School District)32.648.4
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia)45.638.7
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia School District)45.638.7
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia)44.741.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia School District)44.741.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia)42.924.4
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia School District)42.924.4
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia)36.129.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia School District)36.129.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia)19.513.5
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia School District)19.513.5
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia)55.942.4
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia School District)55.942.4
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia)14.36.1
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia School District)14.36.1
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia)73.379.6
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia School District)73.379.6
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia)37.825
 12.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia School District)37.825
 12.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia)4562
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Magnolia School District)4562
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia)88.1
 0.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia School District)88.1
 0.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Magnolia)33.376.9
 43.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Magnolia School District)33.376.9
 43.6%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Magnolia)33.376.9
 43.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Magnolia School District)33.376.9
 43.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students404388
 4%
African American7487
 17.6%
American Indian00
Asian1113
 18.2%
Hispanic7678
 2.6%
Pacific Islander01
White212178
 16%
Two or More Races3130
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.6%41.2%
 1.6%


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Magnolia ranks 993rd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended Magnolia.

Students at Magnolia are 46% White, 22% African American, 20% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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