Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Central Magnet Math & Science ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)43%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
58%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Central Magnet Math & Science?
364 students attend Central Magnet Math & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Central Magnet Math & Science students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Magnet Math & Science?
Central Magnet Math & Science has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Magnet Math & Science offer ?
Central Magnet Math & Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Central Magnet Math & Science part of?
Central Magnet Math & Science is part of Batesville School District.
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