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 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 14,046 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
17 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
14,046 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
946 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Magnolia Independent School District, which is ranked #386 of all 1,201 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.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
52 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
164 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,579 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
53%
# Black Students
395 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
7,483 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
53%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
362 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
513
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
885
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
994
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,003
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
983
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
976
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
995
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
996
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,055
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,125
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,265
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,228
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,048
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
980
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,320 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,693 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$173 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$150 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,320
$13,417
Spending / Student
$10,693
$14,148
Best Magnolia Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedric C Smith
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28747 Hardin Store Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Grades: PK-4
| 724 students
Rank: #22.
Willie E Williams Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18101 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6866
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6866
Grades: PK-4
| 869 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Branch Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8909 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Grades: PK-4
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11745 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7440
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7440
Grades: PK-4
| 776 students
Rank: #55.
Tom R Ellisor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33040 Egypt Ln
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7400
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Bear Branch J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31310 F M 2978
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-6088
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-6088
Grades: 7-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #77.
Bear Branch Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8040 Ken Lake Dr
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2031
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2031
Grades: 5-6
| 1,017 students
Rank: #88.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14250 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3572
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3572
Grades: 9-12
| 2,248 students
Rank: #99.
Alpha
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 Cloyd St
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2265
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2265
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #1010.
Magnolia J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31138 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-1327
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-1327
Grades: 7-8
| 1,103 students
Rank: #1111.
Magnolia Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31164 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2033
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2033
Grades: 5-6
| 974 students
Rank: #1212.
Nichols Sawmill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28750 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2133
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2133
Grades: PK-4
| 562 students
Rank: #1313.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31900 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6434
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6434
Grades: PK-4
| 649 students
Rank: #1414.
J L Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27035 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-8115
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-8115
Grades: PK-4
| 703 students
Rank: #1515.
Magnolia West High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42202 Fm 1774
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2550
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aep
Alternative School
110 S Magnolia Blvd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2006
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2006
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Restore
Alternative School
2235 N 1st St
Magnolia, TX 77353
(936) 538-8168
Magnolia, TX 77353
(936) 538-8168
Grades: 8-10
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Magnolia Independent School District?
Magnolia Independent School District manages 17 public schools serving 14,046 students.
What is the rank of Magnolia Independent School District?
Magnolia Independent School District is ranked #386 out of 1,201 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?
53% of Magnolia Independent School District students are White, 40% 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 $10,693 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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