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#3110 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 36% in state

Magnolia West H S

High School · Magnolia ISD · Magnolia, TX

A Magnolia ISD high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 426, Magnolia, TX 77353

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation17%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$10,946
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Magnolia West H S score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

52.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Magnolia West H S 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
17% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·123 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
AlphaEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.4 mi82Compare →
Central Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–124.3 mi37Compare →
Magnolia H SEnrollment path unverified7.09–124.8 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
#6 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 West H S is listed in MAGNOLIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Magnolia West H S

Magnolia West H S is a public high school in Magnolia, TX, part of Magnolia ISD, serving approximately 2,325 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,110 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Magnolia West H S

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Magnolia West High School (MWHS) is a public high school located in Magnolia, Texas, United States 2. It is one of two public high schools within the Magnolia Independent School District 2.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Magnolia West H S

What grades does Magnolia West H S serve?

Magnolia West H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Magnolia West H S?

Magnolia West H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia West H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia West H S is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Magnolia West H S rank in TX?

Magnolia West H S ranks #3,110 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Magnolia West H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Magnolia West H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 West H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Magnolia West H S has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Magnolia West H S a charter school?

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

Is Magnolia West H S a Title I school?

No, Magnolia West H S is not currently a Title I school.

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

52.9% of students at Magnolia West H S 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
2,325
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
151
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
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

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