Magnolia Middle School

Magnolia Middle School is a public middle school in Magnolia, Arkansas, serving 528 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Magnolia School District, which is ranked 191 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Magnolia Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas middle schools over the past 10 years, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics around 25-27%, significantly below the state averages of 34-39%. The school's performance is also below the district average, indicating it is one of the lower-performing schools within the Magnolia School District. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65% to 74%, suggesting a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 11.6 students per teacher, and higher-than-average spending per student at $10,366 in the 2018-2019 school year, Magnolia Middle School has struggled to improve its academic performance. This suggests that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources or implementing strategies to address the specific needs of its student population, which could be crucial for improving student outcomes.