Alpha

Summary:

Alpha is a small public high school located in Magnolia, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of just 59 students. As part of the Magnolia Independent School District, which is ranked 217 out of 968 districts in the state, Alpha stands out as an underperforming school with consistently low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and significantly lower test scores compared to nearby high schools.

With graduation rates ranging from 60.8% to 75.9% over the past few years, Alpha lags far behind the 94% or higher graduation rates of nearby schools like Magnolia High School and Magnolia West High School. Alpha's dropout rates, ranging from 5.2% to 17.3%, are also much higher than the under 1% rates of its neighbors. Academically, Alpha's STAAR EOC test scores are significantly lower than district and state averages, with many subjects having 0% proficiency rates.

Despite the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes. In fact, Alpha has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 47.69% to 70.67% in recent years, much higher than the nearby schools. With declining enrollment, inconsistent state rankings, and high per-student spending, Alpha appears to be struggling to provide its students with the quality education they deserve, underscoring the need for significant interventions and support to address the school's persistent challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 919 Cloyd St
       Magnolia, TX  77355


(281) 252-2265

District: Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1776th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,173 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  59

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.3%
Hispanic:
33.9%
African American:
6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alpha ranks worse than 89.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.53. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Alpha freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), Hispanic (33.9%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alpha is 9.2, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Alpha employs 6.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alpha is $18,173, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alpha was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Alpha 1776th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Alpha in the ranking list.)

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 Alpha

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Rank History for all students at Alpha

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.69 1409th 1427 1.3%
2005 8.50 1351st 1429 5.5%
2006 5.56 1367th 1430 4.4%
2007 18.19 1337th 1497 10.7%
2008 47.55 989th 1510 34.5%
2009 30.97 1281st 1539 16.8%
2010 24.93 1402nd 1568 10.6%
2011 26.58 1471st 1672 12.0%
2013 22.48 1399th 1652 15.3%
2014 3.95 1661st 1734 4.2%
2015 10.07 1582nd 1743 9.2%
2016 22.05 1486th 1762 15.7%
2017 16.95 1495th 1777 15.9%
2018 4.35 1726th 1797 4.0%
2019 3.10 1793rd 1857 3.4%
2021 22.07 1482nd 1861 20.4%
2022 26.37 1413th 1876 24.7%
2023 8.33 1781st 1961 9.2%
2024 10.53 1776th 1987 10.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alpha

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 981st 1113 11.9%
2019 13.21 1117th 1136 1.7%
2023 15.92 1219th 1371 11.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alpha

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.23 1743rd 1794 2.8%
2019 3.41 1781st 1818 2.0%
2021 46.73 909th 1848 50.8%
2022 36.34 1181st 1847 36.1%
2023 19.45 1589th 1897 16.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Alpha

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.76 1703rd 1781 4.4%
2019 2.37 1752nd 1798 2.6%
2021 14.95 1573rd 1815 13.3%
2022 30.29 1305th 1841 29.1%
2023 12.53 1651st 1891 12.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Alpha

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.78 1748th 1784 2.0%
2019 9.58 1751st 1810 3.3%
2021 41.61 965th 1829 47.2%
2022 44.19 848th 1837 53.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Alpha

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.18 1774th 1803 1.6%
2019 3.52 1797th 1824 1.5%
2021 27.08 1358th 1840 26.2%
2022 26.07 1377th 1853 25.7%
2023 6.52 1788th 1913 6.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alpha

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.42 1630th 1691 3.6%
2019 3.36 1683rd 1714 1.8%
2021 25.84 1333rd 1743 23.5%
2022 36.08 1096th 1762 37.8%
2023 7.31 1686th 1820 7.4%
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Rank History for White students at Alpha

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.07 1513th 1539 1.7%
2019 0.41 1516th 1526 0.7%
2021 7.89 1406th 1510 6.9%
2022 16.10 1348th 1525 11.6%
2023 5.17 1484th 1576 5.8%
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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 Alpha

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 75 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2003 75 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2004 76 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2005 81 0 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2006 71 2 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 86
2007 58 3 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 74
2008 64 3 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2009 60 4 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 78
2010 90 4 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 74 3 0 20 0 0 2 0 99
2012 65 2 0 19 0 0 2 0 88
2013 60 2 0 17 1 0 2 0 82
2014 73 1 0 18 2 0 1 0 95
2015 56 4 0 17 1 0 1 0 79
2016 57 5 0 25 1 0 0 0 88
2017 56 4 0 22 1 0 2 0 85
2018 53 5 0 37 2 0 4 0 101
2019 60 5 0 33 0 0 2 0 100
2020 38 4 0 31 0 0 3 0 76
2021 43 2 0 17 1 0 2 0 65
2022 48 2 0 23 1 0 1 0 75
2023 35 4 0 20 0 0 0 0 59

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 Alpha

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 78 8.0 9.8 23.1
2003 78 8.0 9.8 23.1
2004 87 8.0 10.9 25.3
2005 92 9.0 10.2 22.8
2006 86 11.2 7.7 26.7
2007 74 10.3 7.2 33.8
2008 79 10.2 7.7 31.6
2009 78 9.1 8.5 34.6
2010 109 10.0 10.9 39.4
2011 99 10.7 9.1 43.4
2012 88 9.0 9.7 45.5
2013 82 8.9 9.1 46.3
2014 95 10.0 9.5 42.1
2015 79 10.0 7.9 43
2016 88 10.0 8.8 45.5
2017 85 10.1 8.3 41.2
2018 101 10.2 9.8 55.4
2019 100 9.5 10.4 64
2020 76 5.7 13.1 59.2
2021 65 5.7 11.2 47.7
2022 75 6.4 11.6 70.7
2023 59 6.3 9.2 57.6

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 Alpha

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 78 8.0 9.8 23.1
2003 78 8.0 9.8 23.1
2004 87 8.0 10.9 25.3
2005 92 9.0 10.2 22.8
2006 86 11.2 7.7 26.7
2007 74 10.3 7.2 33.8
2008 79 10.2 7.7 31.6
2009 78 9.1 8.5 34.6
2010 109 10.0 10.9 39.4
2011 99 10.7 9.1 43.4
2012 88 9.0 9.7 45.5
2013 82 8.9 9.1 46.3
2014 95 10.0 9.5 42.1
2015 79 10.0 7.9 43
2016 88 10.0 8.8 45.5
2017 85 10.1 8.3 41.2
2018 101 10.2 9.8 55.4
2019 100 9.5 10.4 64
2020 76 5.7 13.1 59.2
2021 65 5.7 11.2 47.7
2022 75 6.4 11.6 70.7
2023 59 6.3 9.2 57.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alpha

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $286 (2.3%) $12,103 (97.7%) $12,389
2020 $222 (1.6%) $13,910 (98.4%) $14,133
2021 $446 (2.5%) $17,727 (97.5%) $18,173

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alpha

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 1793rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1781st of 1961 High schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Alpha)00
   End of Course Algebra I (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Alpha)929
 20%
   End of Course Biology (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))7767
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Alpha)433
 29%
   End of Course English I Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))6161
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Alpha)1319
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))6159
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Alpha)1936
 17%
   End of Course U.S. History (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))8281
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10059
 41%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3320
 39.4%
Pacific Islander00
White6035
 41.7%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64%57.6%
 6.4%


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Alpha ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 59 students attended Alpha.

Students at Alpha are 59% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% African American.


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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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