Magnolia Elementary School

5400 Hidden Way Lane
Trussville, AL 35173
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Magnolia Elementary School serves 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Magnolia Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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 378 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
14%
32%
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White
73%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 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?
378 students attend Magnolia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Magnolia Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Elementary School?
Magnolia Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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Date
Last Day for Students (Half Day Dismissal)
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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