Magnolia School District
School District · Magnolia, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,631
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,631
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Magnolia School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Magnolia School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Magnolia Middle School
Magnolia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Elementary School
Magnolia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Magnolia High School
Magnolia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#161 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,374
+$968 vs Arkansas median
District size
2,631 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Magnolia School District ranks #161 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Magnolia School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Magnolia Middle School (6.6/10), Central Elementary School (6.2/10), and Magnolia High School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Magnolia School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnolia Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Magnolia High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | East Side Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Magnolia School District
Magnolia School District is a Magnolia, Arkansas school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,631 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $13,374 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Magnolia School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Magnolia Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Magnolia School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.4% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Magnolia School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Magnolia School District with test data.
Schools in Magnolia School District
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Magnolia
- Total Enrollment
- 2,631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 188
- District spending per student
- $13,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Magnolia School District?
Magnolia School District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Magnolia School District?
The average composite rating for Magnolia School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Magnolia School District?
Magnolia School District's district-level spending was $13,374 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Magnolia School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Magnolia School District is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Magnolia School District?
Magnolia Middle School is the highest-rated school in Magnolia School District with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Magnolia School District?
Across schools in Magnolia School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Magnolia School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Magnolia School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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