Magnolia Elementary

Summary:

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.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd
       Magnolia, TX  77355-6033


(281) 356-6434

District: Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1483rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,301 Help


Students who attend Magnolia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Magnolia Intermediate
    Magnolia J H
High:    Magnolia West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  649

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.8%
Hispanic:
41.9%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Magnolia Elementary ranks better than 68.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.8%), Hispanic (41.9%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary is 14.1. 5 elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia Elementary is $10,301. 6 elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Magnolia Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Magnolia Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Independent School District (Isd) 217th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magnolia Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.95 1444th 3465 58.3%
2005 49.64 2036th 3475 41.4%
2006 58.58 1606th 3476 53.8%
2007 59.86 1678th 3724 54.9%
2008 51.89 2099th 3768 44.3%
2009 73.92 831st 3884 78.6%
2010 58.88 1835th 3937 53.4%
2011 59.51 1850th 4095 54.8%
2012 32.84 3278th 4206 22.1%
2013 34.35 3182nd 4221 24.6%
2014 44.10 2693rd 4260 36.8%
2015 42.23 2737th 4320 36.6%
2016 54.41 2087th 4286 51.3%
2017 41.10 2454th 4329 43.3%
2018 36.90 2752nd 4359 36.9%
2019 40.41 2654th 4479 40.7%
2021 38.97 2615th 4578 42.9%
2022 57.29 1731st 4581 62.2%
2023 65.80 1348th 4647 71.0%
2024 62.13 1483rd 4675 68.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.55 858th 1112 22.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.19 2644th 3226 18.0%
2019 34.05 2457th 3333 26.3%
2021 32.95 2498th 3446 27.5%
2022 53.04 1470th 3487 57.8%
2023 77.44 468th 3556 86.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.79 2034th 3558 42.8%
2019 24.34 3225th 3684 12.5%
2021 47.80 1541st 3799 59.4%
2022 32.25 2858th 3952 27.7%
2023 33.85 2822nd 4086 30.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.76 3558th 4264 16.6%
2019 31.30 3377th 4309 21.6%
2021 37.69 2876th 4451 35.4%
2022 49.78 2163rd 4477 51.7%
2023 59.35 1560th 4521 65.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.93 2880th 4306 33.1%
2019 43.76 2433rd 4348 44.0%
2021 37.44 2723rd 4499 39.5%
2022 61.81 1482nd 4561 67.5%
2023 73.51 953rd 4588 79.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.21 1733rd 3106 44.2%
2019 54.67 1805th 3184 43.3%
2021 60.07 1390th 3006 53.8%
2022 66.16 1039th 2958 64.9%
2023 58.17 1565th 2980 47.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.07 3432nd 4240 19.1%
2019 38.33 2792nd 4295 35.0%
2021 35.95 2891st 4331 33.2%
2022 55.13 1748th 4461 60.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.09 2695th 4319 37.6%
2019 37.48 2829th 4357 35.1%
2021 41.47 2475th 4498 45.0%
2022 51.87 2065th 4563 54.7%
2023 53.24 1952nd 4585 57.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.42 2470th 2483 0.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.33 3240th 4168 22.3%
2019 30.33 3268th 4188 22.0%
2021 34.41 2954th 4329 31.8%
2022 47.87 2230th 4376 49.0%
2023 65.25 1187th 4401 73.0%
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Rank History for White students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.21 2390th 3127 23.6%
2019 39.47 2067th 3142 34.2%
2021 22.92 2635th 3082 14.5%
2022 39.65 2044th 3082 33.7%
2023 46.42 1762nd 3106 43.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Magnolia Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 613 14 2 64 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1989 623 18 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1990 645 19 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1991 677 24 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1992 671 20 0 89 3 n/a n/a 0 783
1993 681 14 0 118 5 n/a n/a 0 818
1994 627 22 0 62 4 n/a n/a 0 715
1995 494 4 0 73 3 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 494 4 0 73 3 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 519 11 0 90 5 n/a n/a 0 625
1998 539 5 2 104 5 n/a n/a 0 655
1999 574 8 1 131 6 n/a n/a 0 720
2000 621 11 1 157 5 n/a n/a 0 795
2001 542 11 2 95 6 n/a n/a 0 656
2002 409 15 3 88 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2003 409 15 3 88 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2004 400 18 1 96 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 411 13 0 102 5 n/a n/a 0 531
2006 425 15 3 109 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 437 12 4 117 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2008 452 16 3 170 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2009 450 27 5 185 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2010 435 20 7 180 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2011 457 17 7 201 4 0 7 0 693
2012 480 19 5 233 5 0 12 0 754
2013 448 12 4 232 5 0 12 0 713
2014 468 19 3 231 7 0 10 0 738
2015 461 27 4 272 4 0 14 0 782
2016 482 15 4 314 5 0 19 0 839
2017 477 14 4 307 4 0 13 0 819
2018 487 15 5 317 4 0 16 0 844
2019 354 9 3 245 3 1 18 0 633
2020 338 11 2 250 3 1 26 0 631
2021 343 11 2 231 1 1 20 0 609
2022 349 10 4 225 2 0 19 0 609
2023 330 15 5 272 4 0 23 0 649

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magnolia Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 694 38.0 18.2 n/a
1989 710 n/a n/a n/a
1990 741 39.0 19.0 n/a
1991 773 38.6 20.0 n/a
1992 783 38.4 20.3 32.1
1993 818 39.0 21.0 46.5
1994 715 39.6 18.1 37.5
1995 574 33.0 17.4 34.3
1996 574 33.0 17.4 34.3
1997 625 38.5 16.2 34.2
1998 655 41.0 16.0 32.4
1999 720 46.9 15.4 39.6
2000 795 48.8 16.3 41.1
2001 656 46.0 14.3 35.4
2002 518 39.0 13.3 40.9
2003 518 39.0 13.3 40.9
2004 518 38.8 13.4 43.6
2005 531 40.6 13.1 43.7
2006 553 42.0 13.2 47.4
2007 570 43.0 13.3 47.5
2008 641 44.5 14.4 48.8
2009 667 45.3 14.7 53.8
2010 644 45.4 14.1 59.2
2011 693 46.9 14.7 59.3
2012 754 41.5 18.1 62.5
2013 713 42.8 16.6 59.5
2014 738 44.1 16.7 58
2015 782 48.0 16.2 57.4
2016 839 52.0 16.1 55.9
2017 819 55.6 14.7 59.5
2018 844 52.0 16.2 62.3
2019 633 36.9 17.1 62.9
2020 631 41.4 15.2 64.5
2021 609 42.1 14.4 64.2
2022 609 43.6 13.9 67.5
2023 649 45.8 14.1 63.9

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 694 38.0 18.2 n/a
1989 710 n/a n/a n/a
1990 741 39.0 19.0 n/a
1991 773 38.6 20.0 n/a
1992 783 38.4 20.3 32.1
1993 818 39.0 21.0 46.5
1994 715 39.6 18.1 37.5
1995 574 33.0 17.4 34.3
1996 574 33.0 17.4 34.3
1997 625 38.5 16.2 34.2
1998 655 41.0 16.0 32.4
1999 720 46.9 15.4 39.6
2000 795 48.8 16.3 41.1
2001 656 46.0 14.3 35.4
2002 518 39.0 13.3 40.9
2003 518 39.0 13.3 40.9
2004 518 38.8 13.4 43.6
2005 531 40.6 13.1 43.7
2006 553 42.0 13.2 47.4
2007 570 43.0 13.3 47.5
2008 641 44.5 14.4 48.8
2009 667 45.3 14.7 53.8
2010 644 45.4 14.1 59.2
2011 693 46.9 14.7 59.3
2012 754 41.5 18.1 62.5
2013 713 42.8 16.6 59.5
2014 738 44.1 16.7 58
2015 782 48.0 16.2 57.4
2016 839 52.0 16.1 55.9
2017 819 55.6 14.7 59.5
2018 844 52.0 16.2 62.3
2019 633 36.9 17.1 62.9
2020 631 41.4 15.2 64.5
2021 609 42.1 14.4 64.2
2022 609 43.6 13.9 67.5
2023 649 45.8 14.1 63.9

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,593 (17.1%) $7,749 (82.9%) $9,342
2020 $2,095 (21.6%) $7,619 (78.4%) $9,714
2021 $1,863 (18.1%) $8,438 (81.9%) $10,301

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2654th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1348th of 4647 Elementary schools
 30.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Magnolia Elementary)3456
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4060
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)4645
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4252
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Magnolia Elementary)3957
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4559
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)4350
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students633649
 2.5%
African American915
 66.7%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic245272
 11%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White354330
 6.8%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%63.9%
 1.1%


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Students at Magnolia Elementary are 51% White, 42% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Magnolia Elementary ranks 1483rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Magnolia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Magnolia Intermediate
Middle : Magnolia J H
High : Magnolia West High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 649 students attended Magnolia Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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