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#428 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 17% in state

Magnolia

Elementary School · Magnolia School District · Magnolia, NJ

An elementary school in Magnolia, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

420 NORTH WARWICK RD, Magnolia, NJ 08049

  • Math 24% vs NJ 40% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+6.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.5 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$25,765
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Magnolia score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
40%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Magnolia sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,277/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Magnolia), 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

$94,567

Median home value

$227,300

Median rent

$1,204/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lawnside School DistrictEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–80.8 mi342Compare →
Somerdale Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–80.9 mi444Compare →
Chews Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–51.5 mi714Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Magnolia School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Magnolia is listed in Magnolia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Magnolia

Magnolia is a public elementary school in Magnolia, NJ, part of Magnolia School District, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magnolia

What grades does Magnolia serve?

Magnolia serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Magnolia?

Magnolia has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia?

The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magnolia rank in NJ?

Magnolia ranks #428 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Magnolia's MySchoolScout rating?

Magnolia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Magnolia a charter school?

No, Magnolia is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Magnolia a Title I school?

No, Magnolia is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magnolia?

43.6% of students at Magnolia 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Camden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
Area population (ZIP 08049)
5,273
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
37.9
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 08049; 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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