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Magnolia Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 944 students

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3 stars

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Posted October 1, 2012

It is true the Counselor is nuts as previously stated: unrealistic, no real world experience with people or life. Very severe discipline overall and unnesscessary, if proper pedogogy was followed. Very average instruction and education. Still advancing from a rural focus to a cosmopolitan focus. APs. Pre-Aps etc advanced education not as well appreaciated. Much triviality. Teachers seem to work hard.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2012

Stay away from this school if you can... We have had nothing but problems here and the schools young new counselor is nuts.


Posted August 2, 2007

We moved here from a more affluent district and were pleasantly surprised at the level of attention our child received in the classroom and in sports by the coaches. It is not a perfect school and everyone has their opinion but we found the office personnel to be very helpful and kind, going out of their way to welcome and us and the teachers were thoughtful and helpful with our son's adjustment to his new school and studies. My son has grown academically and socially in the Magnolia School District and feels challenged in every area they have offered through the classroom. We love the teachers and coaches and recommend this school to any who are looking to buy in this area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2007

I have been disappointed in Magnolia Junior High School for many reasons and in multiple areas. They seem to allow an environment of disrespect from students to administrators and each other. Acadimically they teach to the TAKS test and are continually lowering the bar of performance, not raising it. I am sorry I bought my home in this school district. My daughter has attended MJH for two years.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

456 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

459 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

451 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

406 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

408 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

403 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
73%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

399 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students81%
Female81%
Male81%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education48%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented96%

Reading

All Students85%
Female86%
Male85%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Native86%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education59%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students95%
Female96%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students83%
Female78%
Male87%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education65%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education82%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female76%
Male91%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education59%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education92%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 34%
Hispanic 24% 48%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 20%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 35%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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31138 Nichols Sawmill Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
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Phone: (281) 356-1327

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