Magnolia Elementary School

901 Trimble Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Magnolia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Magnolia Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#1324 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
21%
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Black
63%
33%
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White
10%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnolia Elementary School's ranking?
Magnolia Elementary School is ranked #1324 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Magnolia Elementary School often compared to?
Magnolia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary School?
514 students attend Magnolia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Magnolia Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Elementary School?
Magnolia Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magnolia Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Magnolia Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Elementary School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.

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5   5/6/2020
Great school for my kid.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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