Excellent
#687 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 8% in state
Bear Branch Int
Middle School · Magnolia ISD · Magnolia, TX
A Magnolia ISD middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 88, Magnolia, TX 77353
- Math 59% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear Branch Int score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bear Branch Int sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average526/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell IntEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–6 | 3.6 mi | 1,243 | Compare → |
| The John Cooper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,257 | Compare → |
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| Creekside Park J HEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 1,173 | 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.
Magnolia ISD
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Int is listed in MAGNOLIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Branch Int
Bear Branch Int is a public middle school in Magnolia, TX, part of Magnolia ISD, serving approximately 1,019 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Branch Int
What grades does Bear Branch Int serve?
Bear Branch Int serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Bear Branch Int?
Bear Branch Int has an enrollment of approximately 1,019 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Branch Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Branch Int is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear Branch Int rank in TX?
Bear Branch Int ranks #687 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bear Branch Int's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Branch Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Int?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Branch Int has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Bear Branch Int a charter school?
No, Bear Branch Int is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Branch Int a Title I school?
No, Bear Branch Int is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Branch Int?
39.1% of students at Bear Branch Int 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (281) 252-2031
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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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