Visual & Performing Art Magnet

1804 Hillcrest Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 692 students in grades 1-6, Visual & Performing Art Magnet ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Visual & Performing Art Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Visual & Performing Art Magnet's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
692 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Visual & Performing Art Magnet ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Visual & Performing Art Magnet is 0.66, 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
This School
State Level (AR)
#438 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
36%
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32%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
41%
20%
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White
40%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Visual & Performing Art Magnet and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
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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 Visual & Performing Art Magnet's ranking?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet is ranked #438 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Visual & Performing Art Magnet often compared to?
Visual & Performing Art Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like International Studies Magnet, Brookland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Visual & Performing Art Magnet?
692 students attend Visual & Performing Art Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Visual & Performing Art Magnet students are Black, 40% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Visual & Performing Art Magnet?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Visual & Performing Art Magnet offer ?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Visual & Performing Art Magnet part of?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet is part of Jonesboro School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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