Bear Branch Elementary

Public PK, KG-4

 8909 Fm 1488
       Magnolia, TX  77354


(281) 356-4771

District: Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,494 Help


Students who attend Bear Branch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bear Branch Intermediate
    Bear Branch J H
High:    Magnolia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Hispanic:
19.2%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.5% Help


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Compare Details Bear Branch Elementary ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (19.2%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bear Branch Elementary is 12.5, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bear Branch Elementary is $10,494. 4 elementary schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bear Branch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bear Branch Elementary 393rd of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bear Branch Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Magnolia Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Independent School District (Isd) 245th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bear Branch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.48 481st 3465 86.1%
2005 79.77 475th 3475 86.3%
2006 80.41 388th 3476 88.8%
2007 84.68 170th 3724 95.4%
2008 85.06 218th 3768 94.2%
2009 82.37 350th 3884 91.0%
2010 82.04 339th 3937 91.4%
2011 78.39 581st 4095 85.8%
2012 86.50 368th 4206 91.3%
2013 82.10 554th 4221 86.9%
2014 86.42 379th 4260 91.1%
2015 79.87 742nd 4320 82.8%
2016 70.61 1235th 4286 71.2%
2017 67.48 1131st 4329 73.9%
2018 70.72 999th 4359 77.1%
2019 62.99 1363rd 4479 69.6%
2021 78.92 779th 4578 83.0%
2022 78.89 806th 4581 82.4%
2023 89.58 393rd 4647 91.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.40 121st 1112 89.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.76 1530th 3446 55.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.00 799th 3558 77.5%
2019 52.55 1282nd 3684 65.2%
2021 50.91 1369th 3799 64.0%
2022 64.47 883rd 3952 77.7%
2023 69.55 707th 4086 82.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.57 2655th 4264 37.7%
2019 41.34 2687th 4309 37.6%
2021 54.95 1687th 4451 62.1%
2022 53.21 1937th 4477 56.7%
2023 73.41 729th 4521 83.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.75 1390th 4306 67.7%
2019 58.79 1565th 4348 64.0%
2021 73.08 947th 4499 79.0%
2022 69.62 1112th 4561 75.6%
2023 91.20 276th 4588 94.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.66 1223rd 3106 60.6%
2019 74.85 456th 3184 85.7%
2021 72.45 811th 3006 73.0%
2022 68.26 889th 2958 69.9%
2023 75.13 326th 2980 89.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 3722nd 4240 12.2%
2019 19.48 4018th 4295 6.4%
2021 56.71 1395th 4331 67.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.57 801st 4319 81.5%
2019 66.06 1193rd 4357 72.6%
2021 82.06 620th 4498 86.2%
2022 83.31 575th 4563 87.4%
2023 84.59 527th 4585 88.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.71 441st 2483 82.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.93 1167th 4168 72.0%
2019 57.75 1514th 4188 63.8%
2021 50.94 1879th 4329 56.6%
2022 66.69 1075th 4376 75.4%
2023 71.03 883rd 4401 79.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bear Branch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.39 1374th 3127 56.1%
2019 45.50 1788th 3142 43.1%
2021 64.94 906th 3082 70.6%
2022 64.27 999th 3082 67.6%
2023 81.22 381st 3106 87.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a citizen
Friday, April 8, 2016

Open Quote The principal of this school is a disgrace to all the wonderful educators that have worked so hard on behalf of parents and children for so many years. To threaten parents with arrest or put the children in ISS for getting out of the car during pick up is the most insane thing ever. Parents can not walk their children to and from school, even if they live across the street. Shame on you all. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bear Branch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 489 20 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 554 16 2 30 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1991 623 21 0 42 1 n/a n/a 0 687
1992 569 19 0 39 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1993 683 28 0 58 1 n/a n/a 0 770
1994 564 26 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1995 436 7 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1996 436 7 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1997 472 8 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1998 528 17 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1999 599 16 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 628 14 3 35 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2001 588 15 6 75 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2002 815 26 11 50 0 n/a n/a 0 902
2003 815 26 11 50 0 n/a n/a 0 902
2004 895 26 9 75 0 n/a n/a 0 1005
2005 965 26 5 81 3 n/a n/a 0 1080
2006 730 47 7 51 1 n/a n/a 0 836
2007 737 46 8 45 0 n/a n/a 0 836
2008 755 35 11 57 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2009 556 19 6 52 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2010 564 17 10 52 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2011 527 11 7 73 2 0 10 0 630
2012 519 11 11 90 0 0 8 0 639
2013 550 7 9 83 0 0 17 0 666
2014 535 9 9 77 0 0 15 0 645
2015 536 11 12 70 1 0 16 0 646
2016 531 14 8 75 2 0 15 0 645
2017 498 15 14 91 1 0 16 0 635
2018 496 17 10 94 2 0 18 0 637
2019 418 17 8 79 2 0 20 0 544
2020 373 18 10 94 3 0 17 0 515
2021 371 18 9 102 2 1 18 0 521
2022 401 17 15 114 3 2 18 0 570
2023 410 21 14 111 3 2 18 0 579

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bear Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 540 n/a n/a n/a
1990 602 31.0 19.4 n/a
1991 687 31.0 22.1 n/a
1992 628 31.7 19.8 23.7
1993 770 34.0 22.6 41
1994 636 34.2 18.6 26.9
1995 473 30.0 15.8 17.1
1996 473 30.0 15.8 17.1
1997 509 33.8 15.1 14.3
1998 570 34.7 16.4 15.4
1999 639 38.4 16.6 20
2000 682 42.9 15.9 16
2001 684 41.0 16.7 13
2002 902 51.8 17.4 8.8
2003 902 51.8 17.4 8.8
2004 1005 57.3 17.5 8.8
2005 1080 63.0 17.1 9.9
2006 836 48.1 17.4 12.8
2007 836 49.0 17.1 9.7
2008 858 52.0 16.5 9.8
2009 633 42.0 15.1 10.1
2010 644 41.3 15.5 12
2011 630 40.4 15.5 12.5
2012 639 38.0 16.8 15
2013 666 38.2 17.4 15.8
2014 645 40.7 15.8 16
2015 646 39.0 16.5 14.9
2016 645 39.0 16.5 16.6
2017 635 38.0 16.6 18.6
2018 637 38.9 16.3 20.7
2019 544 32.4 16.7 24.8
2020 515 33.2 15.4 27.8
2021 521 35.4 14.6 29
2022 570 39.3 14.4 30.9
2023 579 45.9 12.5 28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bear Branch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 540 n/a n/a n/a
1990 602 31.0 19.4 n/a
1991 687 31.0 22.1 n/a
1992 628 31.7 19.8 23.7
1993 770 34.0 22.6 41
1994 636 34.2 18.6 26.9
1995 473 30.0 15.8 17.1
1996 473 30.0 15.8 17.1
1997 509 33.8 15.1 14.3
1998 570 34.7 16.4 15.4
1999 639 38.4 16.6 20
2000 682 42.9 15.9 16
2001 684 41.0 16.7 13
2002 902 51.8 17.4 8.8
2003 902 51.8 17.4 8.8
2004 1005 57.3 17.5 8.8
2005 1080 63.0 17.1 9.9
2006 836 48.1 17.4 12.8
2007 836 49.0 17.1 9.7
2008 858 52.0 16.5 9.8
2009 633 42.0 15.1 10.1
2010 644 41.3 15.5 12
2011 630 40.4 15.5 12.5
2012 639 38.0 16.8 15
2013 666 38.2 17.4 15.8
2014 645 40.7 15.8 16
2015 646 39.0 16.5 14.9
2016 645 39.0 16.5 16.6
2017 635 38.0 16.6 18.6
2018 637 38.9 16.3 20.7
2019 544 32.4 16.7 24.8
2020 515 33.2 15.4 27.8
2021 521 35.4 14.6 29
2022 570 39.3 14.4 30.9
2023 579 45.9 12.5 28.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bear Branch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $592 (6.4%) $8,676 (93.6%) $9,268
2020 $505 (5.2%) $9,169 (94.8%) $9,674
2021 $808 (7.7%) $9,686 (92.3%) $10,494

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bear Branch Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1363rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 393rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 22%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bear Branch Elementary)4681
 35%
   3rd Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4060
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bear Branch Elementary)3685
 49%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4252
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bear Branch Elementary)5558
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))4559
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bear Branch Elementary)6066
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students544579
 6.4%
African American1721
 23.5%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian814
 75%
Hispanic79111
 40.5%
Pacific Islander02
White418410
 1.9%
Two or More Races2018
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.8%28.5%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Branch Elementary

Students who attend Bear Branch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bear Branch Intermediate
Middle : Bear Branch J H
High : Magnolia High School

Students at Bear Branch Elementary are 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended Bear Branch Elementary.

Yes. Bear Branch Elementary ranks in the top 8.5% of Texas elementary schools.


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