BEAR BRANCH INT

(281)252-2031

1,082 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Bear Branch Intermediate is a public school located in Magnolia, Texas, serving students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Magnolia Independent School District, the school focuses on the critical transition period between elementary school and junior high, providing a structured yet supportive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on community engagement and student success, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating extracurricular opportunities. By offering a blend of rigorous core subjects and elective programs, Bear Branch Intermediate aims to prepare its students for the increasing demands of secondary education while maintaining a focus on creating a positive, inclusive campus culture.

1,082

Total Students

69.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEAR BRANCH INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	410
Black	47
Asian	22
Two or More	31
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
567 (52.4%)
Hispanic
410 (37.9%)
Black
47 (4.3%)
Two or More
31 (2.9%)
Asian
22 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MAGNOLIA ISD
Phone:	(281)252-2031
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	1,082
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 542

Grade 6 540