Raymond C. Baldwin | seyfarth.com
Raymond C. Baldwin | seyfarth.com
Primary data on overall student readiness in Magnolia High School is derived from the TSI's assessments, which evaluate student capabilities in reading, writing, and mathematics. Certain students may qualify for exemptions from these assessments. In contrast, CCMR focuses on preparedness for life post-high school, factoring in TSI scores along with other criteria like dual credits, AP/IB exam results, and more, to provide insights into specific subject performance.
In the 2021-22 school year, Magnolia High School's student population was made up of 2,143 students, of which 429 were White, 142 Hispanic, 22 Multiracial, 12 African American, 10 Asian, and one American Indian students.
Data shows that 40% (22) of Magnolia High School 55 multiracial students, 35% (10) of its 31 Asian students, 34% (429) of its 1,264 white students, 20% (142) of its 710 Hispanic students, 16% (12) of its 76 African American students, and 14% of its six American Indian students had "mastered" their grade level in the 2021-22 school year and were "on track for college and career readiness," as measured by state academic standards.
The TEA says students who meet, but haven't mastered their grade level are "prepared to progress to the next grade," but are not on a college track.
In 2020-21, the TEA noted that 1,419 Magnolia High School students - equivalent to 70% of the student population - were not on the academic path to college eligibility. This contrasts with 2021-22, where the percentage stood at 71%, marking a 1% increase from the previous year.
Despite an improvement after the pandemic, Texas students are still struggling to keep a good performance and reach grade level in schools. In the 2021-22 school year, nearly two-thirds (60%) of students were below grade level in math and 48% did not meet the standards in reading language and arts.
According to Chandra Villanueva, director of policy and advocacy for Every Texan, one of the main causes for this is bad funds management. "Your average homeowner is like, 'Look, I'm paying more and more every single year. Why are my schools still underfunded, overcrowded, my teachers underpaid? Obviously, the schools are doing a bad job with my money,'" she said in an interview. Currently, Texas residents pay more than $70 billion annually in taxes destined to public education.
Gov. Abbott has been calling not only for an end to the main school property tax, but to use public money to support private schools. The initiative is called universal private school choice and, if passed, would allow residents to use taxpayer money to pay for their kids' private education.
"School choice not only improves education for every kid and every parent who chooses that pathway," Abbott said at the Texas Capitol on Oct. 16.
| School | Total Students | % On College Track |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 74 | 97% |
| Bear Branch Elementary School | 566 | 66% |
| Bear Branch Intermediate School | 994 | 71% |
| Bear Branch Junior High School | 1,133 | 66% |
| Cedric C. Smith | 694 | 60% |
| J. L. Lyon Elementary School | 670 | 74% |
| Magnolia Elementary School | 606 | 74% |
| Magnolia High School | 2,143 | 71% |
| Magnolia Intermediate School | 969 | 74% |
| Magnolia Junior High School | 1,108 | 73% |
| Magnolia Parkway Elementary School | 651 | 67% |
| Magnolia West High School | 2,150 | 78% |
| Nichols Sawmill Elementary School | 540 | 77% |
| Tom R. Ellisor Elementary School | 516 | 64% |
| Willie E. Williams Elementary School | 778 | 65% |
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