Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School's student population of 648 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#866 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
39%
19%
White
30%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is ranked #866 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
648 students attend Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School offer ?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School part of?
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is part of Hot Springs School District.
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