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#6795 of 8,552 schools in TX

Alpha

High School · Magnolia ISD · Magnolia, TX

A Magnolia ISD high school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 329, Magnolia, TX 77353

  • Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 62.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-40.3 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-39.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate62%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$10,946

Students at Alpha score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.9%

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 Alpha 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 Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average526/100K

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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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Magnolia West H SEnrollment path unverified7.19–121.4 mi2,325Compare →
Central Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–123.1 mi37Compare →
Magnolia H SEnrollment path unverified7.09–124.5 mi2,258Compare →
Project RestoreEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–12Not available3Compare →

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.

Magnolia ISD

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#15 of 15
District spending per student
$10,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alpha is listed in MAGNOLIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alpha

Alpha is a public high school in Magnolia, TX, part of Magnolia ISD, serving approximately 82 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,795 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alpha

What grades does Alpha serve?

Alpha serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alpha?

Alpha has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpha?

The student-teacher ratio at Alpha is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alpha rank in TX?

Alpha ranks #6,795 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Alpha's MySchoolScout rating?

Alpha has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Alpha?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpha has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Alpha a charter school?

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

Is Alpha a Title I school?

No, Alpha is not currently a Title I school.

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

65.9% of students at Alpha 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
82
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Montgomery County
4-Year Graduation
62.0%
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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.
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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