Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School's student population of 437 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School is 0.71, 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
#46 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
18%
19%
White
45%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School's ranking?
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School is ranked #46 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School often compared to?
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, Lakeside Primary 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School?
437 students attend Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School?
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School offer ?
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School part of?
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School is part of Hot Springs School District.
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