Magnolia serves 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Magnolia placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Magnolia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Magnolia's student population of 401 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
401 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Magnolia is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Magnolia is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
26%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%

Hispanic
21%
32%

Black
21%
15%

White
47%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnolia's ranking?
Magnolia is ranked #1653 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Magnolia?
401 students attend Magnolia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Magnolia students are White, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia?
Magnolia has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Magnolia offer ?
Magnolia offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Magnolia part of?
Magnolia is part of Magnolia School District.
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