Magnolia Independent School District

31141 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355-8547
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Magnolia Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 14,468 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 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
18 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
14,468 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
949 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Magnolia Independent School District, which is ranked #387 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#383 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
41%
56%
51%
59%
46%
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
52%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,961 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,382 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,961
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,382
$14,116

Best Magnolia Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedric C Smith
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28747 Hardin Store Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Grades: PK-4
| 777 students
Rank: #22.
Willie E Williams Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18101 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6866
Grades: PK-4
| 871 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Branch Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8909 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Grades: PK-4
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11745 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7440
Grades: PK-4
| 859 students
Rank: #55.
Tom R Ellisor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33040 Egypt Ln
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 494 students
Rank: #66.
Bear Branch J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31310 F M 2978
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-6088
Grades: 7-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #77.
Bear Branch Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8040 Ken Lake Dr
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2031
Grades: 5-6
| 1,019 students
Rank: #88.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14250 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3572
Grades: 9-12
| 2,258 students
Rank: #99.
Alpha
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
919 Cloyd St
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2265
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1010.
Magnolia J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31138 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-1327
Grades: 7-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #1111.
Magnolia Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31164 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2033
Grades: 5-6
| 1,092 students
Rank: #1212.
Nichols Sawmill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28750 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2133
Grades: PK-4
| 554 students
Rank: #1313.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6434
Grades: PK-4
| 692 students
Rank: #1414.
J L Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
27035 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-8115
Grades: PK-4
| 738 students
Rank: #1515.
Magnolia West High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
42202 Fm 1774
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aep
Alternative School
110 S Magnolia Blvd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2006
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
40205 Audubon Pkwy
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-3571
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Restore
Alternative School
2235 N 1st St
Magnolia, TX 77353
(936) 538-8168
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Magnolia Independent School District?
Magnolia Independent School District manages 18 public schools serving 14,468 students.
What is the rank of Magnolia Independent School District?
Magnolia Independent School District is ranked #387 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia Independent School District?
52% of Magnolia Independent School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magnolia Independent School District?
Magnolia Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Magnolia Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,382 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,468 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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