Summary
Magnolia Elementary is a PK-4 school in Magnolia, TX, serving 502 students within the highly rated Magnolia Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 81st percentile statewide. While the district is strong, this school has historically been one of its lower-performing elementary schools, with a recent ranking in the 58th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a notable gap compared to nearby district peers like Bear Branch Elementary (93rd percentile) and Cedric C Smith (92nd percentile). For example, in 3rd Grade Math, only about 36% of Magnolia students were proficient, compared to over 62% at Cedric C Smith.
Despite these challenges, the school has a few bright spots. It shows a consistent "4th Grade Bounce" in Reading, where 4th graders scored above the district average in the most recent year, suggesting effective instruction that helps students catch up. Additionally, the school has made a dramatic turnaround in serving its Special Education students, jumping from the 21st percentile to the 84th percentile in just two years—a clear sign of a successful, targeted program. Interestingly, Willie E Williams Elementary, located less than a mile away, shares a very similar performance profile, indicating that the challenges these two schools face are likely tied to their shared attendance zone rather than school-specific issues.
However, there are areas needing attention. The school’s performance with English Language Learners has been volatile, dropping from the 87th percentile to the 32nd percentile in one year. Also, students taking the STAAR test in Spanish have very low proficiency rates, with only about 8% of 3rd graders passing the Reading test, well below state averages. For parents, this school offers a dedicated staff that has shown it can make significant improvements, particularly for Special Education students, but it also faces ongoing challenges in closing the achievement gap with other schools in the district.
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