Mandarin Immersion Magnet School

5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mandarin Immersion Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 710 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mandarin Immersion Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Mandarin Immersion Magnet School's student population of 710 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
710 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Mandarin Immersion Magnet School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#218 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
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71%
37%
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76%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
46%
5%
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Hispanic
18%
53%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
12%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mandarin Immersion Magnet School's ranking?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is ranked #218 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mandarin Immersion Magnet School often compared to?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T H Rogers School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
710 students attend Mandarin Immersion Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mandarin Immersion Magnet School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mandarin Immersion Magnet School offer ?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mandarin Immersion Magnet School part of?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 710 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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