Magnolia Woods Elementary School

760 Maxine Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Magnolia Woods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Magnolia Woods Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Magnolia Woods Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia Woods Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
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State Level (LA)
#795 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
29%
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28%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
22%
9%
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Black
72%
42%
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White
4%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnolia Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Magnolia Woods Elementary School is ranked #795 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Magnolia Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Magnolia Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Woods Elementary School?
475 students attend Magnolia Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Magnolia Woods Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Woods Elementary School?
Magnolia Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Magnolia Woods Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Magnolia Woods Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Woods Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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