Magnolia Elementary School
Tel:
(410) 612-1553
- Magnolia Elementary School serves 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Magnolia Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Magnolia Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 535 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Magnolia Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1095 out of 1359 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 22% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 16% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 17% |
| Black | 62% | 34% |
| White | 14% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harford County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Magnolia Elementary School is Joppatowne High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Magnolia Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Joppa Magnolia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 731 students
0.2 miles
299 Fort Hoyle Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1525 0.2 6-8 731 - Joppa Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 472 students
0.9 miles
211 Stillmeadow Dr
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1560 0.9 PK-5 472 - Joppa Joppatowne High School Grades: 9-12 | 723 students
1.2 miles
555 Joppa Farm Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1510 1.2 9-12 723 - Edgewood Edgewood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 394 students
1.7 miles
2100 Cedar Dr
Edgewood, MD 21040
(410) 612-1540 1.7 PK-5 394 - Joppa Joppatowne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 562 students
1.8 miles
407 Trimble Rd
Joppa, MD 21085
(410) 612-1546 1.8 PK-5 562
School Reviews
| 5 Great school for my kid. - Posted by Parent - c |
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