Top Rankings
Magnet Cove School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 714 students in Magnet Cove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Magnet Cove School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
714 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Magnet Cove School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
6 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
648 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
91%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
46
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,116 is higher than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,850 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 68% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,116
$13,027
Spending / Student
$17,850
$12,939
Best Magnet Cove School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Magnet Cove High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Magnet School Rd
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Grades: 7-12
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Magnet Cove School District?
Magnet Cove School District manages 2 public schools serving 714 students.
What is the rank of Magnet Cove School District?
Magnet Cove School District is ranked #113 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Magnet Cove School District?
91% of Magnet Cove School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magnet Cove School District?
Magnet Cove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Magnet Cove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,850 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 68% over four school years.
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