Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Summary:

Nichols Sawmill Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Magnolia Independent School District (ISD) in Magnolia, Texas, with a student population of 562.

Academically, Nichols Sawmill Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with some notable strengths in 4th grade reading but struggles in areas like 3rd grade math and English Language Learner (ELL) student performance. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1139 out of 4479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1808 out of 4581 in 2021-2022, and its overall SchoolDigger rating has varied from 3 to 4 stars out of 5. Compared to nearby schools, Cedric C. Smith Elementary and Grand Oaks Elementary consistently outperform Nichols Sawmill Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings.

To improve the school's overall performance and address areas of concern, such as the achievement gaps for certain student subgroups, the school could consider implementing targeted interventions, reviewing its curriculum and instructional practices, providing ongoing professional development for teachers, collaborating with higher-performing neighboring districts, and establishing a robust system for continuous monitoring and evaluation. By addressing these areas, Nichols Sawmill Elementary can work towards providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 28750 Nichols Sawmill Rd
       Magnolia, TX  77355


(281) 252-2133

District: Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1218th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,989 Help


Students who attend Nichols Sawmill Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
Hispanic:
25.4%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.3% Help


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Compare Details Nichols Sawmill Elementary ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th 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 67.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (25.4%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nichols Sawmill Elementary is 13.3, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nichols Sawmill Elementary is $9,989, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nichols Sawmill 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 Nichols Sawmill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.58 600th 3465 82.7%
2005 74.23 738th 3475 78.8%
2006 79.05 468th 3476 86.5%
2007 73.14 871st 3724 76.6%
2008 76.71 664th 3768 82.4%
2009 75.73 734th 3884 81.1%
2010 77.57 617th 3937 84.3%
2011 74.57 856th 4095 79.1%
2012 70.17 1124th 4206 73.3%
2013 78.80 711th 4221 83.2%
2014 68.67 1279th 4260 70.0%
2015 60.94 1728th 4320 60.0%
2016 73.24 1080th 4286 74.8%
2017 62.11 1381st 4329 68.1%
2018 60.63 1458th 4359 66.6%
2019 68.21 1139th 4479 74.6%
2021 67.53 1234th 4578 73.0%
2022 56.03 1808th 4581 60.5%
2023 62.53 1477th 4647 68.2%
2024 67.58 1218th 4675 73.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.23 3221st 3226 0.2%
2023 27.10 2915th 3556 18.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.77 2177th 3558 38.8%
2019 43.75 1819th 3684 50.6%
2021 47.28 1568th 3799 58.7%
2022 40.35 2255th 3952 42.9%
2023 30.48 3095th 4086 24.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.47 1793rd 4264 58.0%
2019 60.86 1317th 4309 69.4%
2021 56.11 1623rd 4451 63.5%
2022 39.18 2889th 4477 35.5%
2023 51.45 2086th 4521 53.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.32 1367th 4306 68.3%
2019 61.39 1431st 4348 67.1%
2021 65.85 1231st 4499 72.6%
2022 56.55 1745th 4561 61.7%
2023 56.64 1758th 4588 61.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.02 10th 3106 99.7%
2019 81.70 1st 3184 100.0%
2021 74.59 696th 3006 76.8%
2022 49.14 1894th 2958 36.0%
2023 69.28 881st 2980 70.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.24 3009th 4240 29.0%
2019 33.70 3145th 4295 26.8%
2021 37.60 2756th 4331 36.4%
2022 31.60 3412th 4461 23.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.89 1596th 4319 63.0%
2019 73.15 891st 4357 79.6%
2021 66.44 1220th 4498 72.9%
2022 54.38 1914th 4563 58.1%
2023 66.14 1297th 4585 71.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.58 2616th 4168 37.2%
2019 60.64 1341st 4188 68.0%
2021 56.21 1564th 4329 63.9%
2022 46.26 2351st 4376 46.3%
2023 66.45 1120th 4401 74.6%
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Rank History for White students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.11 1697th 3127 45.7%
2019 51.84 1525th 3142 51.5%
2021 49.02 1525th 3082 50.5%
2022 40.09 2025th 3082 34.3%
2023 44.81 1844th 3106 40.6%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Open Quote NSE has one of the best Special Education programs. My Pre-K daughter attends NSE and loves the teachers and staff. They have done such a awesome job with her. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nichols Sawmill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 433 10 0 74 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2003 433 10 0 74 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2004 443 10 1 64 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 492 6 1 70 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2006 524 7 1 75 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2007 522 15 1 82 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2008 536 14 5 87 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2009 570 11 6 87 6 n/a n/a 0 680
2010 607 14 8 101 10 n/a n/a 0 740
2011 556 11 5 113 7 1 9 0 702
2012 556 13 5 101 6 1 12 0 694
2013 518 10 3 110 5 0 14 0 660
2014 533 5 1 105 3 0 15 0 662
2015 506 6 1 112 3 0 16 0 644
2016 509 7 4 110 3 0 18 0 651
2017 476 10 0 126 4 0 8 0 624
2018 466 4 3 136 4 0 13 0 626
2019 391 4 1 124 6 0 10 0 536
2020 391 9 1 133 7 0 14 0 555
2021 378 7 0 126 4 0 16 0 531
2022 385 3 1 139 2 0 14 0 544
2023 389 5 2 143 5 0 18 0 562

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 Nichols Sawmill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 519 34.4 15.1 36.6
2003 519 34.4 15.1 36.6
2004 519 36.0 14.4 32
2005 570 39.8 14.3 35.3
2006 607 41.8 14.5 32.8
2007 622 40.6 15.3 33.1
2008 644 43.0 15.0 31.4
2009 680 46.5 14.6 31.2
2010 740 48.5 15.2 37.7
2011 702 47.1 14.8 32.5
2012 694 42.9 16.1 33.9
2013 660 46.3 14.2 30.5
2014 662 41.0 16.1 26
2015 644 40.0 16.1 32.6
2016 651 41.0 15.8 32.6
2017 624 40.7 15.3 37.3
2018 626 38.8 16.1 40.9
2019 536 33.3 16.0 46.5
2020 555 37.5 14.8 41.8
2021 531 37.8 14.0 43.1
2022 544 42.0 12.9 47.2
2023 562 42.1 13.3 44.3

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 Nichols Sawmill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 519 34.4 15.1 36.6
2003 519 34.4 15.1 36.6
2004 519 36.0 14.4 32
2005 570 39.8 14.3 35.3
2006 607 41.8 14.5 32.8
2007 622 40.6 15.3 33.1
2008 644 43.0 15.0 31.4
2009 680 46.5 14.6 31.2
2010 740 48.5 15.2 37.7
2011 702 47.1 14.8 32.5
2012 694 42.9 16.1 33.9
2013 660 46.3 14.2 30.5
2014 662 41.0 16.1 26
2015 644 40.0 16.1 32.6
2016 651 41.0 15.8 32.6
2017 624 40.7 15.3 37.3
2018 626 38.8 16.1 40.9
2019 536 33.3 16.0 46.5
2020 555 37.5 14.8 41.8
2021 531 37.8 14.0 43.1
2022 544 42.0 12.9 47.2
2023 562 42.1 13.3 44.3

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 Nichols Sawmill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $687 (7.8%) $8,097 (92.2%) $8,784
2020 $516 (5.7%) $8,601 (94.3%) $9,117
2021 $742 (7.4%) $9,247 (92.6%) $9,989

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nichols Sawmill Elementary

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 1139th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1477th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nichols Sawmill Elementary)4553
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4060
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nichols Sawmill Elementary)4545
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4252
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Nichols Sawmill Elementary)5352
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4559
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nichols Sawmill Elementary)6551
 14%
   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 Students536562
 4.9%
African American45
 25%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic124143
 15.3%
Pacific Islander00
White391389
 0.5%
Two or More Races1018
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.5%44.3%
 2.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 562 students attended Nichols Sawmill Elementary.

Nichols Sawmill Elementary ranks 1218th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Nichols Sawmill Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Nichols Sawmill Elementary are 69% White, 25% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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