Magnolia Elementary

Summary:

Magnolia Elementary is a public elementary school in Pearland, Texas, serving 735 students in grades PK-4. As part of the highly-ranked Pearland Independent School District, Magnolia Elementary consistently performs among the top 10-15% of Texas elementary schools, with strong academic achievement in reading and math that exceeds state and district averages.

Magnolia Elementary's diverse student population, with 34.56% White, 9.93% African American, 42.45% Hispanic, 6.53% Asian, and 6.26% two or more races, is a key differentiating factor compared to nearby schools like Silverlake Elementary and Shadycrest Elementary. The school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, who all rank in the top 25% of their respective statewide groups.

Magnolia Elementary's consistent high performance, earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger in multiple years, is a testament to its effective teaching practices, strong leadership, and commitment to student success. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.1 is slightly higher than some nearby schools, its focus on equity and inclusive practices serves as a model for other schools in the Pearland ISD and the state of Texas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 5350 Magnolia
       Pearland, TX  77584


(281) 727-1750

District: Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
430th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,642 Help


Students who attend Magnolia Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pearland J H South
    Sam Jamison Middle
High:    Pearland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  735

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.4%
White:
34.6%
African American:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Magnolia Elementary ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.4%), White (34.6%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% 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, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia Elementary is $9,642. 6 elementary schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magnolia Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Elementary 430th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Magnolia Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pearland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pearland Independent School District (Isd) 111th 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
2009 85.87 167th 3884 95.7%
2010 82.86 295th 3937 92.5%
2011 85.55 149th 4095 96.4%
2012 87.37 331st 4206 92.1%
2013 82.76 529th 4221 87.5%
2014 78.94 776th 4260 81.8%
2015 89.86 215th 4320 95.0%
2016 86.35 410th 4286 90.4%
2017 92.36 289th 4329 93.3%
2018 90.22 341st 4359 92.2%
2019 88.45 393rd 4479 91.2%
2021 84.71 584th 4578 87.2%
2022 86.51 486th 4581 89.4%
2023 91.72 318th 4647 93.2%
2024 88.38 430th 4675 90.8%
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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
2018 78.64 152nd 1046 85.5%
2022 75.73 181st 1004 82.0%
2023 80.00 161st 1099 85.4%
2024 64.26 369th 1114 66.9%
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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 84.12 225th 3226 93.0%
2019 84.28 210th 3333 93.7%
2021 69.84 639th 3446 81.5%
2022 87.22 193rd 3487 94.5%
2023 91.46 116th 3556 96.7%
2024 86.01 319th 3638 91.2%
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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 90.57 115th 3558 96.8%
2019 70.41 557th 3684 84.9%
2021 59.51 956th 3799 74.8%
2022 66.82 810th 3952 79.5%
2023 79.38 404th 4086 90.1%
2024 73.11 673rd 4261 84.2%
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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 79.75 438th 4264 89.7%
2019 80.14 402nd 4309 90.7%
2021 72.02 749th 4451 83.2%
2022 77.40 553rd 4477 87.6%
2023 84.19 312th 4521 93.1%
2024 86.75 257th 4560 94.4%
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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 87.36 395th 4306 90.8%
2019 81.97 557th 4348 87.2%
2021 82.09 629th 4499 86.0%
2022 89.03 319th 4561 93.0%
2023 89.73 335th 4588 92.7%
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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 77.01 344th 3106 88.9%
2019 67.98 960th 3184 69.8%
2021 78.60 429th 3006 85.7%
2022 73.97 496th 2958 83.2%
2023 75.12 334th 2980 88.8%
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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 77.41 498th 4240 88.3%
2019 83.37 322nd 4295 92.5%
2021 73.59 586th 4331 86.5%
2022 82.61 362nd 4461 91.9%
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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 90.44 305th 4319 92.9%
2019 90.75 290th 4357 93.3%
2021 82.54 602nd 4498 86.6%
2022 79.74 725th 4563 84.1%
2023 90.82 304th 4585 93.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Magnolia Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.83 541st 1005 46.2%
2019 65.76 318th 1009 68.5%
2021 46.04 554th 967 42.7%
2022 61.84 382nd 957 60.1%
2023 68.41 316th 1015 68.9%
2024 73.93 192nd 1035 81.4%
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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 91.12 111th 2483 95.5%
2019 85.22 187th 2515 92.6%
2021 79.73 247th 2444 89.9%
2022 87.42 149th 2421 93.8%
2023 97.82 24th 2443 99.0%
2024 91.16 90th 2421 96.3%
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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 83.55 374th 4168 91.0%
2019 84.49 328th 4188 92.2%
2021 79.75 521st 4329 88.0%
2022 82.82 426th 4376 90.3%
2023 84.22 395th 4401 91.0%
2024 81.35 484th 4431 89.1%
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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 89.87 136th 3127 95.7%
2019 83.53 309th 3142 90.2%
2021 77.58 455th 3082 85.2%
2022 78.30 433rd 3082 86.0%
2023 87.53 173rd 3106 94.4%
2024 83.00 292nd 3078 90.5%
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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
2008 303 87 20 156 5 n/a n/a 0 571
2009 325 93 22 194 7 n/a n/a 0 641
2010 337 100 25 183 4 n/a n/a 0 649
2011 331 98 24 175 4 0 6 0 638
2012 343 96 26 294 5 0 11 0 775
2013 341 88 21 321 5 1 15 0 792
2014 321 79 20 343 4 1 34 0 802
2015 294 81 24 373 4 1 31 0 808
2016 287 71 32 392 5 1 37 0 825
2017 323 65 43 397 8 1 41 0 878
2018 314 71 39 396 8 0 39 0 867
2019 327 71 36 405 4 1 37 0 881
2020 321 74 41 414 2 1 43 0 896
2021 290 67 40 413 4 1 40 0 855
2022 299 80 42 419 1 1 45 0 887
2023 254 73 48 312 1 1 46 0 735

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
2008 571 36.0 15.9 23.8
2009 641 39.8 16.1 25.6
2010 649 41.5 15.6 25.1
2011 638 38.0 16.7 27.4
2012 775 45.3 17.1 37.9
2013 792 44.9 17.6 36.6
2014 802 50.5 15.8 37.4
2015 808 53.0 15.2 39.7
2016 825 53.0 15.5 39.6
2017 878 57.0 15.3 38.7
2018 867 55.6 15.5 36.2
2019 881 57.5 15.3 40.9
2020 896 55.2 16.2 37.3
2021 855 59.2 14.4 37.4
2022 887 55.4 15.9 38.4
2023 735 51.9 14.1 32.8

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
2008 571 36.0 15.9 23.8
2009 641 39.8 16.1 25.6
2010 649 41.5 15.6 25.1
2011 638 38.0 16.7 27.4
2012 775 45.3 17.1 37.9
2013 792 44.9 17.6 36.6
2014 802 50.5 15.8 37.4
2015 808 53.0 15.2 39.7
2016 825 53.0 15.5 39.6
2017 878 57.0 15.3 38.7
2018 867 55.6 15.5 36.2
2019 881 57.5 15.3 40.9
2020 896 55.2 16.2 37.3
2021 855 59.2 14.4 37.4
2022 887 55.4 15.9 38.4
2023 735 51.9 14.1 32.8

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 $682 (7.8%) $8,013 (92.2%) $8,694
2020 $570 (6.9%) $7,656 (93.1%) $8,226
2021 $999 (10.4%) $8,644 (89.6%) $9,642

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia 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 393rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 318th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Magnolia Elementary)6077
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6269
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)6070
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6763
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Magnolia Elementary)6671
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6166
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Elementary)7165
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6768
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students881735
 16.6%
African American7173
 2.8%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian3648
 33.3%
Hispanic405312
 23%
Pacific Islander11
White327254
 22.3%
Two or More Races3746
 24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%32.8%
 8.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Elementary

Students at Magnolia Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 35% White, 10% African American, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Yes. Magnolia Elementary ranks in the top 9.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Magnolia Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pearland J H South
Middle : Sam Jamison Middle
High : Pearland High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 735 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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