Top Rankings
Magnolia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,704 students in Magnolia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Magnolia School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
2,704 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Magnolia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
1,455 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
54%
20%
# White Students
951 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
35%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
230
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
193
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
169
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
238
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
206
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
183
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
195
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,926 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,392 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,926
$13,010
Spending / Student
$14,392
$12,922
Best Magnolia School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Hollensworth St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Grades: K-2
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
456 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Grades: 3-6
| 547 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 High School Dr
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Rank: n/an/a
655 Hwy 79 S
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-8827
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-8827
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Magnolia School District?
Magnolia School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,704 students.
What is the rank of Magnolia School District?
Magnolia School District is ranked #174 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia School District?
54% of Magnolia School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magnolia School District?
Magnolia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Magnolia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,392 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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