Magnolia School vs. Daphne Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Magnolia School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Diversity
Student Attention
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Overview
Magnolia School in Foley, AL ranked #573 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #277 in 2010 and from #470 in 2021, placing it in the state's bottom 50% for overall testing performance.
In 2023, math proficiency was 24%, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, continuing a downward trend from 44% in 2019; reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average, while science proficiency ranged from 30% to 34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 903 students in 2023, with minority enrollment representing 42%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose notably from 42% in 2009 to 68% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic challenges.
Magnolia School served grades PK through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, among the lowest in Alabama placing it in the top 20% for student attention.
The school qualified for Title I funding and participated in the National School Lunch Program without virtual instruction options, reflecting its role as a public elementary school in Baldwin County.
Daphne Elementary School, a Baldwin County Title I eligible New Jersey high school serving grades Pre–K to 3, had an enrollment of 645 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in recent reporting years.
The school's overall state ranking declined from #76 in 2019 to #361 in 2023, reflecting a downward trend in school performance.
Math proficiency ranged from 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 55–59%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 35% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, showing weaker performance compared to the state standard.
Minority enrollment accounted for 36% of the student body, while socioeconomic need increased, with free lunch eligibility rising from 36% in 2020 to 45% in 2023.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-3
Total Students
903 students
645 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#361 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
59
Kindergarten Students
114
146
Grade 1 Students
110
140
Grade 2 Students
125
172
Grade 3 Students
127
128
Grade 4 Students
141
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Grade 5 Students
128
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Grade 6 Students
120
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
21%
8%
% Black
13%
17%
% White
58%
64%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
