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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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
14:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
57%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 14:1.
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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