Magnolia Middle
Joppa, MD · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Magnolia Middle is a middle school located in Joppa, Maryland. The school serves 730 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), Magnolia Middle performs below the state average for Maryland. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Middle has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Magnolia Middle has 730 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
Magnolia Middle has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Magnolia Middle is part of the Harford County Public Schools in Joppa, Maryland. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.