Very Good
#262 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 20% in state
Magnolia Trace Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Tammany Parish · Mandeville, LA
A St. Tammany Parish elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1405 Highway 1088, Mandeville, LA 70448
- Math 53% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magnolia Trace Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 57% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Magnolia Trace Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mandeville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,929
Median home value
$324,100
Median rent
$1,415/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Mandeville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–3 | 2.5 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Mary Queen of Peace Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–7 | 3.5 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Pontchartrain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–3 | 3.6 mi | 689 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Tammany Parish
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #20 of 55
- District spending per student
- $14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magnolia Trace Elementary School is listed in St. Tammany Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magnolia Trace Elementary School
Magnolia Trace Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mandeville, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 391 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magnolia Trace Elementary School
What grades does Magnolia Trace Elementary School serve?
Magnolia Trace Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Magnolia Trace Elementary School?
Magnolia Trace Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Trace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Trace Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magnolia Trace Elementary School rank in LA?
Magnolia Trace Elementary School ranks #262 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Magnolia Trace Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Magnolia Trace Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Magnolia Trace Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia Trace Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Magnolia Trace Elementary School a charter school?
No, Magnolia Trace Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magnolia Trace Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Magnolia Trace Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia Trace Elementary School?
31.2% of students at Magnolia Trace Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (985) 626-8238
- Area population (ZIP 70448)
- 25,851
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70448; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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