Magnolia Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1700 Samford Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Magnolia Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 83% (which was equal to the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(12-13)
83%
83%
(12-13)
87%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Black
98%
36%
White
2%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary School?
447 students attend Magnolia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Magnolia Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Magnolia Elementary School?
Magnolia Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magnolia Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Magnolia Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.

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