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Magnolia Elementary is a public elementary school serving 649 students in grades PK-4 in the Magnolia Independent School District in Magnolia, Texas. The school's student population is diverse, with 50.85% White, 41.91% Hispanic, 2.31% African American, 0.77% Asian, 0.62% Native American, and 3.54% two or more races.
Magnolia Elementary's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 1348 out of 4647 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023 (rated 4 out of 5 stars) to 2615 out of 4578 in 2020-2021 (rated 2 out of 5 stars). The school's academic achievement, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the district and state averages in both reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 49.15%, compared to the district's 55.46% and the state's 48.85%. Additionally, the school struggles with the performance of African American students, ranking 2470 out of 2483 in 2017-2018 (0 out of 5 stars), while performing relatively well for English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 468 out of 3556 in 2022-2023 (4 out of 5 stars).
Magnolia Elementary's performance is generally lower than that of other nearby schools within the Magnolia ISD, such as Cedric C. Smith, Bear Branch, and Magnolia Parkway Elementary, which have higher statewide rankings, better academic achievement, and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. To improve the school's overall performance, the district and school leadership may need to implement targeted strategies to address these challenges, such as data-driven instructional practices, targeted interventions for struggling students, and initiatives to promote equity and inclusion.
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