Serving 689 students in grades 6-8, Magnolia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Magnolia Middle serves the southern part of Joppa, MD, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Magnolia Middle School's student population of 689 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Magnolia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1265 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnolia Middle School's ranking?
Magnolia Middle School is ranked #1265 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Magnolia Middle School often compared to?
Magnolia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aberdeen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Middle School?
689 students attend Magnolia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Magnolia Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Magnolia Middle School?
Magnolia Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magnolia Middle School offer ?
Magnolia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Magnolia Middle School part of?
Magnolia Middle School is part of Harford County School District.
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