Magnolia ISD School District
School District · Magnolia, Texas
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,946
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,946
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Magnolia ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Magnolia ISD 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.
Bear Branch Int
Magnolia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bear Branch EL
Magnolia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cedric C Smith
Magnolia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#348 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,946
$2,022 vs Texas median
District size
14,468 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Magnolia ISD ranks #348 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Magnolia ISD's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bear Branch Int (8.6/10), Bear Branch EL (8.2/10), and Cedric C Smith (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Magnolia ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Magnolia ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Magnolia ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear Branch Int | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Bear Branch EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Cedric C Smith | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Magnolia Int | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Willie E Williams EL | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Magnolia West H S | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Magnolia Parkway EL | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Magnolia H S | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Magnolia J H | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Bear Branch J H | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Magnolia ISD
Magnolia ISD is a Magnolia, Texas school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 14,468 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $10,946 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Magnolia ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bear Branch Int, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Magnolia ISD students show an average math proficiency of 61.8% and ELA proficiency of 65.1%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Magnolia ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Magnolia ISD with test data.
Schools in Magnolia ISD
16 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Magnolia
- Total Enrollment
- 14,468
- Teachers (FTE)
- 954
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Magnolia ISD?
Magnolia ISD has 16 schools in total — 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Magnolia ISD?
The average composite rating for Magnolia ISD is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Magnolia ISD?
Magnolia ISD spends $10,946 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Magnolia ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Magnolia ISD is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Magnolia ISD?
Bear Branch Int is the highest-rated school in Magnolia ISD with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Magnolia ISD?
Across schools in Magnolia ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Magnolia ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Magnolia ISD has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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