Nichols Sawmill El
Magnolia, TX · Magnolia ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · Rural, fringe
949th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
28750 NICHOLS SAWMILL RD, Magnolia, TX 77355
(281)252-2133NCES ID 482874009357Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 269 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 554 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2002, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 67.7% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 27.1% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2002. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $371K in zip 77355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.