Excellent
#1211 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 14% in state
Bear Branch EL
Elementary School · Magnolia ISD · Magnolia, TX
A Magnolia ISD elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 999, Magnolia, TX 77353
- Math 68% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear Branch EL score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bear Branch EL 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average526/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deretchin ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 1,229 | Compare → |
| Tom R Ellisor ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Magnolia Parkway ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 3.1 mi | 859 | Compare → |
| Tough ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 997 | 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.
Magnolia ISD
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Bear Branch EL is listed in MAGNOLIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Branch EL
Bear Branch EL is a public elementary school in Magnolia, TX, part of Magnolia ISD, serving approximately 568 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Branch EL
What grades does Bear Branch EL serve?
Bear Branch EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bear Branch EL?
Bear Branch EL has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Branch EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Branch EL 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 Bear Branch EL rank in TX?
Bear Branch EL ranks #1,211 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bear Branch EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Branch EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Bear Branch EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Branch EL has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bear Branch EL a charter school?
No, Bear Branch EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Branch EL a Title I school?
No, Bear Branch EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Branch EL?
30.5% of students at Bear Branch EL 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (281) 356-4771
Official sources & links
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
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