Summary:
In zip code 77355, there is one middle school, Magnolia J H, serving grades 7 and 8 with an enrollment of 1,120 students in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd).
Magnolia J H is a standout school with a consistent 4-star state ranking over the past three years, placing it in the top 28% of Texas middle schools. Its most impressive achievement is in Algebra I, where 96.77% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, dramatically outperforming both the district (64.38%) and state (54.03%) averages. The school also excels in 8th Grade Social Studies, with 44.8% proficiency compared to 38.13% for the district and 31.69% for the state. Additionally, the school maintains a low dropout rate of 0.5%, well below the district average of 1.1%.
While the school shines in advanced math and social studies, its performance in other areas is more mixed. In 7th Grade Math, proficiency is 39.22%, which is below the district average of 45.08% but above the state average of 29.41%. Reading scores are close to state averages but lag behind the district, particularly in 7th grade where 52.13% are proficient versus the district's 57.03%. With over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a population with significant economic need yet still achieves strong results in key subjects, including 8th Grade Math (51.06% vs. state 47.24%). The student-teacher ratio is 16:1, and spending per student is $8,325.
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