International Studies Magnet
- International Studies Magnet serves 466 students in grades 1-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 72% (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 70% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- International Studies Magnet's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-6 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- International Studies Magnet's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of International Studies Magnet is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #74 out of 999 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 13% |
| Black | 15% | 21% |
| White | 67% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jonesboro School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to International Studies Magnet is The Academies At Jonesboro High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Visual & Performing Art Magnet (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro The Academies At Jonesboro High School Charter School
Grades: 10-12 | 1190 students
0.5 miles
301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5881 0.5 10-12 1190 - Jonesboro Jonesboro Vocational Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5891 0.5 9-12 n/a - Jonesboro Early Childhood Learning Center Grades: PK | 312 students
0.6 miles
1307 Flint St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5876 0.6 PK 312 - Jonesboro Kindergarten Center Grades: K | 519 students
0.6 miles
618 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5835 0.6 K 519 - Jonesboro Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 670 students
0.7 miles
1615 Wilkins Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5840 0.7 7-9 670
School Reviews
| 5 Excellent staff with great organization. Student centered. Constantly looking out for the well-being of each and every child. - Posted by Parent - strin |
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