Nichols Sawmill El
Magnolia, TX · Magnolia ISD · Grades PK-4
949th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
Nichols Sawmill El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nichols Sawmill El 949th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Nichols Sawmill El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 269 students tested
Nichols Sawmill El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 554 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 67.7% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 27.1% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Nichols Sawmill El
Typical home value $371K in zip 77355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Nichols Sawmill El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8J L Lyon ElMagnolia ISD · 1.9 mi away1,187th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 56% - 7Magnolia ElMagnolia ISD · 2.7 mi away1,472nd of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 49% - 6Willie E Williams ElMagnolia ISD · 3.4 mi away1,973rd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 47% - 8Thrive Center for SuccessThrive Center for Success · 5.7 mi away · charter1,295th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 60% - 8Decker Prairie ElTomball ISD · 6.1 mi away1,230th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 52% - 8Rosehill ElTomball ISD · 6.4 mi away1,305th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 52% - 7Evelyn Turlington ElWaller ISD · 6.5 mi away1,717th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 50% - 7Magnolia Parkway ElMagnolia ISD · 7 mi away1,623rd of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nichols Sawmill El in?
Nichols Sawmill El is part of the Magnolia ISD district in Magnolia, Texas.
Is Nichols Sawmill El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nichols Sawmill El 949th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nichols Sawmill El?
White 68%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 3% (554 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nichols Sawmill El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77355 is $371K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.