Magnolia School in Foley, AL ranked #573 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #277 in 2010 and from #470 in 2021, placing it in the state's bottom 50% for overall testing performance.
In 2023, math proficiency was 24%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, continuing a downward trend from 44% in 2019; reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average, while science proficiency ranged from 30% to 34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 903 students in 2023, with minority enrollment representing 42%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose notably from 42% in 2009 to 68% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic challenges.
Magnolia School served grades PK through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, among the lowest in Alabama placing it in the top 20% for student attention.
The school qualified for Title I funding and participated in the National School Lunch Program without virtual instruction options, reflecting its role as a public elementary school in Baldwin County.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Magnolia School's student population of 944 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Magnolia School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
12%
31%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magnolia School's ranking?
Magnolia School is ranked #573 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Magnolia School often compared to?
Magnolia Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Elementary School, Daphne Elementary School, Dannelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Magnolia School?
944 students attend Magnolia School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Magnolia School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Magnolia School?
Magnolia School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Magnolia School offer ?
Magnolia School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Magnolia School part of?
Magnolia School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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