What Magnolia ISD does

Magnolia Independent School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of the State of Texas, serving over 15,000 students across 19 campuses within a 150-square-mile attendance zone in Montgomery County, approximately 45 miles north of Houston. The district operates a tiered campus structure—10 elementary schools, 3 intermediate schools, 3 junior highs, 2 high schools, a DAEP, and Stephens Academy—and offers a broad academic portfolio including the only public International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in Montgomery County, 28 Advanced Placement courses, Dual Credit with Lone Star College, Career and Technical Education pathways with industry certifications across 10 clusters, and specialized services for gifted, special education, dyslexia, and bilingual/ESL students. The technology stack is built on Canvas LMS for grades 3-12 and Seesaw for PK-2, with Clever for SSO, Finalsite for communications, MySchoolBucks and SchoolNutritionAndFitness for meal payments, GuideK12 for attendance-zone mapping, ThoughtExchange for community input, and Bonfire for procurement.

The district's business model is non-commercial: it is funded primarily through local property taxes (ad valorem tax rate of $0.9895 per $100 valuation in 2024, generating 5% YoY maintenance-and-operations revenue growth), state aid allocated via the Texas weighted average daily attendance (WADA) formula, and federal grants administered through the Texas Education Agency (Title I-IV, Special Education Consolidated, Perkins V CTE). Supplementary fee-based revenue is generated from student meals, After School Adventures childcare (~$80/week per first child), Summer Camp programs, student accident insurance, and facility rentals at the Magnolia Event Center. The district is governed by a publicly elected Board of Trustees and operates with a headcount of approximately 2,100 employees across instructional, administrative, operational, and support functions; Dr. Jason Bullock was named Superintendent in May 2024 following a broader leadership refresh. Magnolia ISD is not an investable equity—it is a government entity—but its operating trajectory (top-10 fastest-growing Houston community, 2022 bond passage, three new campuses in 2024-2025, TEA-approved Teacher Incentive Allotment in February 2024, Transparency Star recognition) signals sustained enrollment and capacity growth that will drive expanded budget allocations over the medium term.

Name

Magnolia ISD

Legal name

Magnolia Independent School District

Website

https://magnoliaisd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Magnolia ISD is a public K-12 school district serving over 15,000 students across 19 campuses in a 150-square-mile area of Montgomery County, Texas. It offers IB, AP, and CTE programs and is funded by property taxes, state aid, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Advanced academics programs
• Career technical education
• Childcare services
• Child nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue: Primary local revenue source from property taxes paid by property owners within district boundaries. The district's ad valorem tax rate is $0.9895, which resulted in a 5% increase in maintenance and operation tax revenue for 2024
2. Federal Education Grants: Annual federal grants through Texas Education Agency including Title I Part A, Title II Part A, Title III Part A, Title IV Part A, Special Education Consolidated Grant, and Perkins V CTE funding
3. State Education Funding: State funding based on weighted average daily attendance (WADA) formula. Revenue and expenditures tracked per student through Texas Education Agency accountability systems including TAPR reports
4. Student Meal Programs: Child Nutrition program offering breakfast and lunch daily. Reduced-price meals are covered at no cost to students due to Texas Legislature funding. Additional revenue from a la carte items and gourmet offerings through MySchoolBucks pre-payment system
5. Childcare and Camp Fees: Fee-based programs including After School Adventures (full-time weekly rates of $80/1st child, $60 additional), as-needed drop-in care at $30/day, Early Morning Childcare at no cost, and Summer Camp programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Magnolia Independent School District is a public K-12 school district operating 19 campuses (10 elementary, 3 intermediate, 3 junior high, 2 high schools, plus DAEP and Stephens Academy) across a 150-square-mile area in Montgomery County, Texas. It delivers comprehensive educational programs including advanced academics (GT, AP, IB Diploma), Career and Technical Education with industry certifications, fine arts, athletics, Navy JROTC, special education, and bilingual/ESL services, supplemented by Pre-K, full-day kindergarten, before- and after-school childcare, summer camps, and child nutrition meal programs.

Product overview

Magnolia ISD is a public school district providing comprehensive K-12 educational services through 19 campuses (elementary, intermediate, junior high, and high schools) serving over 15,000 students in Montgomery County, Texas. The district offers a portfolio of educational products and programs centered on its core schooling services, including Advanced Academics (GT/REACH/LEAD), college preparatory programs (AP with 28 courses, International Baccalaureate), Career and Technical Education with industry certifications, early childhood education (Pre-K and full-day kindergarten), and childcare services (Adventures After School, Early Morning Care, Summer Camp). Technology-enhanced learning is delivered through Canvas LMS (grades 3-12) and Seesaw (PK-2), with communication via Finalsite and parent portals. The district also offers supplemental programs including Navy JROTC, athletics, fine arts, and natatorium facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magnolia ISD K-12 Public Education
• Advanced Academics Program (GT, AP, IB, REACH, LEAD)
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 15,000 students with 2,100 employees across 150 square miles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Texas Education AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency providing oversight, funding allocation, and accountability requirements for the district. Magnolia ISD annually applies for federal grants through TEA including ESSA Consolidated Grants (Title I, II, III, IV), Special Education, and Perkins V CTE funding
• Lone Star CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Credit partnership allowing high school students to enroll in Lone Star College courses and earn both high school and college credit simultaneously
• Montgomery County Appraisal District (MCAD)minorOthersCounty agency responsible for property appraisals used to determine district tax revenue; district refers residents to MCAD website to confirm school district placement for addresses near boundary lines
• Montgomery County Constable Precinct 5coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership providing 18 full-time campus officers for student and staff safety, campus safety audits, emergency response coordination, criminal investigations, video surveillance, and safety training
• Magnolia Education FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit foundation supporting district educational programs through fundraising, scholarships, and grants including National Board Certification scholarships for teachers
• Magnolia Event CenterminorOthersDistrict facility rental venue for community events, school board meetings, and district functions located at 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX
• Precinct 5 Constable's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides 18 full-time school resource officers across district campuses for campus safety, emergency response coordination, and safety training including canine detection services

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Klein Independent School District: Klein ISD is a large suburban Houston district (northwest Harris County) with similar enrollment scale, family demographics, and program offerings. Comparable in operating a comprehensive K-12 portfolio including CTE, AP, and dual credit programs.
• Conroe Independent School District: Conroe ISD is the largest and primary neighboring school district within Montgomery County, Texas, directly comparable in geography, student demographics, and suburban Houston growth profile. Both districts compete for families relocating to the Woodlands-Magnolia-Conroe corridor.
• Willis Independent School District: Willis ISD is another Montgomery County district adjacent to Magnolia ISD, serving similar suburban and rural-transitioning communities. Comparable in enrollment size, geographic scale, and growth trajectory along the I-45 north corridor.
• Spring Independent School District: Spring ISD is a large, diverse suburban Houston district serving a comparable enrollment scale. Relevant peer for understanding district operations, IB program implementation challenges, and the realities of managing rapid demographic change in the Houston metro.
• Montgomery Independent School District: Montgomery ISD is geographically adjacent in Montgomery County and serves a similar high-growth suburban profile. The two districts share feeder patterns toward Lone Star College and compete for residential development within overlapping attendance zones.
• Humble Independent School District: Humble ISD is a northeast Houston suburban district with similar enrollment scale and growth profile. Magnolia ISD's Chief Academic Officer previously served as principal in Humble ISD, indicating direct operational familiarity and labor market overlap.
• Tomball Independent School District: Tomball ISD is an adjacent high-performing suburban Houston district in northwest Harris/south Montgomery County, serving a similar demographic of exurban families seeking strong academics. Both districts are growth-oriented and compete for in-migrating families.

Broad incumbents

• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District: Cy-Fair ISD is one of the largest school districts in Texas, located in the same northwest Houston growth corridor as Magnolia ISD. While significantly larger in enrollment, it represents a comparable suburban Houston model for fast-growth district operations and program breadth.
• Frisco Independent School District: Frisco ISD is the fastest-growing and one of the largest districts in Texas, serving a master-planned suburban community north of Dallas. Relevant comparable for the trajectory Magnolia ISD may follow as its community continues rapid residential development.
• Katy Independent School District: Katy ISD is a top-rated, large, fast-growing suburban Houston district frequently used as a benchmark for academic performance and master-planned community integration. Relevant peer for understanding premium suburban district positioning Magnolia ISD aspires to.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZz4ZSGHPh3AYU_7lAldpHA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MagnoliaISD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/magnolia-isd
• Instagraminstagram.com/magnoliaisd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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