Schools in Zip Code 77354

The 8 public schools in zip code 77354 (Magnolia, TX) are part of the top-rated Magnolia Independent School District (Isd), serving students from elementary through high school with a strong overall academic environment.

Bear Branch Elementary stands out as the top performer, earning a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the top 7% of Texas elementary schools, with the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students in the area. Cedric C Smith is a rising star, jumping to a 5-star rating and the 92nd percentile despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students, demonstrating highly effective teaching. At the middle school level, Bear Branch J H is an academic powerhouse for advanced math, with 100% of its Algebra I students passing the End-of-Course exam for two consecutive years, far exceeding district and state averages. However, its general 8th-grade math scores are a concern, with only 24.87% proficient compared to the state average of 44.81%. Magnolia High School excels in English, consistently outperforming the district and state in English I and II Reading, and boasts a strong 96.4% graduation rate with a very low 1.1% dropout rate.

Overall, the schools in 77354 create a cohesive K-12 pipeline of excellence, with top elementary schools feeding into a middle school that excels at math acceleration, and then into a high school with strong English scores and high graduation rates. Student-teacher ratios are favorable, ranging from 13.3:1 at Bear Branch Elementary to 17:1 at Magnolia High School, and per-student spending varies by level. The key takeaway is that while advanced students thrive in math at the middle school, the general math performance needs attention, making this a strong district with specific areas of focus for parents to consider.