Magnolia Elementary School

8400 Nightingale Dr
Lanham, MD 20706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Magnolia Elementary 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 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Magnolia Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1001 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Magnolia Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
67%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
32%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Magnolia Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Magnolia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magnolia Elementary School's ranking?
Magnolia Elementary School is ranked #1001 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Magnolia Elementary School often compared to?
Magnolia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Magnolia Elementary School?
397 students attend Magnolia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Magnolia Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Magnolia Elementary School?
Magnolia Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magnolia Elementary School offer ?
Magnolia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Magnolia Elementary School part of?
Magnolia Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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