Magnolia Independent School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 12,993 students in Magnolia Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Magnolia Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Magnolia Independent School District are Bear Branch J High School, Nichols Sawmill Elementary School and Bear Branch Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Magnolia Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Magnolia Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Overview
School District Name
Magnolia Independent School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
School District Grades Offered
PK - 12
2018-2019 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
17 Schools
8,946 Schools
# Students
12,993 Students
5,396,863 Students
# Teachers
817 Teachers
355,266 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Magnolia Independent School District, which is ranked #447 of all 1,199 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 1201 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%

Graduation Rate
93%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
72 Students
20,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
129 Students
235,494 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4,422 Students
2,824,227 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
52%
# Black Students
299 Students
679,765 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
7,800 Students
1,504,055 Students
% White Students
60%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
8,024 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
263 Students
122,389 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
401
254,570
# Students in K Grade:
810
371,526
# Students in 1st Grade:
822
388,571
# Students in 2nd Grade:
915
394,314
# Students in 3rd Grade:
958
409,853
# Students in 4th Grade:
984
413,439
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,025
413,728
# Students in 6th Grade:
993
402,100
# Students in 7th Grade:
957
402,159
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,031
398,280
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,113
433,561
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,056
397,527
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,005
372,049
# Students in 12th Grade:
923
345,186
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,819. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,419 is less than the state median of $12,640. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$12 MM

Spending
$148 MM
$11 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,520
$12,819

Spending / Student
$11,419
$12,640

Best Magnolia Independent School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bear Branch J High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31310 F M 2978
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-6088
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-6088
Grades: 6-8
| 1,456 students
Rank: #22.
Nichols Sawmill Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28750 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2133
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2133
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Branch Intermediate School
Math: 56% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8040 Ken Lake Dr
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3571
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3571
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Bear Branch Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8909 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
Cedric C Smith
Math: 51% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28747 Hardin Store Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #66.
Magnolia West High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42202 Fm 1774
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2550
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,034 students
Rank: #77.
Magnolia High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14250 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3572
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3572
Grades: 9-12
| 1,961 students
Rank: #88.
Magnolia J High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31138 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-1327
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-1327
Grades: 6-8
| 1,525 students
Rank: #99.
Magnolia Parkway Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11745 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7440
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7440
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #1010.
Magnolia Intermediate School
Math: 45% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31164 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3571
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3571
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Tom R Ellisor Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33040 Egypt Ln
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7400
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #1212.
Magnolia Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6434
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6434
Grades: PK-5
| 844 students
Rank: #1313.
J L Lyon Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27035 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-8115
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-8115
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #1414.
Willie E Williams Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18101 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6866
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6866
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #1515.
Alpha
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 Cloyd St
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2265
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2265
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
919 Cloyd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2006
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2006
Grades: 5
| 1 students
Project Restore
Alternative School
31141 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3571
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3571
Grades: 10-11
| 1 students
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