Magnolia Elementary School

5400 Hidden Way Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Magnolia Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Magnolia Elementary School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#23 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
24%
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80-84%
46%
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 Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
10%
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Black
13%
32%
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White
71%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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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 AL.
0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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 Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnolia Elementary School's ranking?
Magnolia Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Magnolia Elementary School often compared to?
Magnolia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paine Elementary School, Cahaba Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary School?
364 students attend Magnolia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Magnolia Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Elementary School?
Magnolia Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Magnolia Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Magnolia Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Elementary School is part of Trussville City School District.

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Last Day of School for Students (Noon Release Day)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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