Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Magazine Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Magazine Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Magazine, AR, encompassing approximately 120.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 6.3 miles and the furthest edge located 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Magazine Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Magazine Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Magazine Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 is Magazine Elementary School's ranking?
Magazine Elementary School is ranked #427 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Magazine Elementary School often compared to?
Magazine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booneville Elementary School, Paris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Magazine Elementary School?
295 students attend Magazine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Magazine Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Magazine Elementary School?
Magazine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Magazine Elementary School offer ?
Magazine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Magazine Elementary School part of?
Magazine Elementary School is part of Magazine School District.
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