International Studies Magnet
Tel:
(870) 933-5825
- International Studies Magnet serves 498 students in grades 1-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- International Studies Magnet placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
International Studies Magnet places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- International Studies Magnet's student population of 498 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-6 |
| Total Students | 498 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- International Studies Magnet is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of International Studies Magnet is 0.53, 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 Testing Rank | #143 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 13% |
| Black | 15% | 20% |
| White | 66% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jonesboro School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 1,275 student
0.5 miles
301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5881 0.5 10-12 1,275 - 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 | 292 students
0.6 miles
1307 Flint St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876 0.6 PK 292 - Jonesboro Kindergarten Center Grades: K | 508 students
0.6 miles
618 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835 0.6 K 508 - Jonesboro Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 701 students
0.7 miles
1615 Wilkins Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5840 0.7 7-9 701
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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