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Magnolia EL

Elementary School · Magnolia ISD · Magnolia, TX

A Magnolia ISD elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 638, Magnolia, TX 77355

  • Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$10,946
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Magnolia EL score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

66%

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 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average526/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$101,270

Median home value

$329,700

Median rent

$1,472/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77355; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willie E Williams ELEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–40.8 mi871Compare →
Nichols Sawmill ELEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–42.7 mi554Compare →
Central Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–122.8 mi37Compare →
J L Lyon ELEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–44.6 mi738Compare →

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
#12 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

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

About Magnolia EL

Magnolia EL is a public elementary school in Magnolia, TX, part of Magnolia ISD, serving approximately 692 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,589 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magnolia EL

What grades does Magnolia EL serve?

Magnolia EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Magnolia EL?

Magnolia EL has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia EL is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magnolia EL rank in TX?

Magnolia EL ranks #4,589 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Magnolia EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Magnolia EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Magnolia EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Magnolia EL a charter school?

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

Is Magnolia EL a Title I school?

No, Magnolia EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

66.0% of students at Magnolia 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
692
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
Area population (ZIP 77355)
31,727
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
41.4
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.
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 77355; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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