Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
734 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AR)
#858 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
36%
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17%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
39%
20%
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White
31%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
9%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is ranked #858 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Langston Elementary Leadership Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
734 students attend Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School offer ?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School part of?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is part of Hot Springs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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