International Studies Magnet
International Studies Magnet serves 498 students in grades 1-6.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
International Studies Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
International Studies Magnet's student population of 498 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 21, 2022 (Monday)
School Rankings
International Studies Magnet is ranked within the top 20% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 998 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 8/19/2013
Excellent staff with great organization. Student centered. Constantly looking out for the well-being of each and every child.
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