Central Magnet Math & Science
Tel:
(870)793-7498
- Central Magnet Math & Science serves 364 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Central Magnet Math & Science placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Central Magnet Math & Science places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central Magnet Math & Science's student population of 364 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Central Magnet Math & Science is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Magnet Math & Science is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #258 out of 1008 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 20% |
| White | 58% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Batesville School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Magnet Math & Science is Batesville High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Batesville Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Magnet School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Batesville West Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 514 students
0.7 miles
850 Hill St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)793-9878 0.7 K-6 514 - Batesville Batesville High School Grades: 10-12 | 673 students
1.0 miles
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)793-6846 1.0 10-12 673 - Batesville Batesville Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 715 students
1.0 miles
2 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)793-7533 1.0 7-9 715 - Batesville Eagle Mountain Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 687 students
2.1 miles
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)698-9141 2.1 PK-6 687 - Batesville Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 789 students
3.7 miles
2460 Batesville Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870)251-2661 3.7 PK-3 789
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