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Mountain Springs Elementary School vs. Magness Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Mountain Springs Elementary School or Magness Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mountain Springs Elementary School
3620 Mountain Springs Rd
Cabot, AR 72023
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Magness Creek Elementary School
16150 Ark Hwy 5
Cabot, AR 72023
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)

Magness Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Magness Creek Elementary School in Cabot, AR serves 347 students from Pre–K through 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the district averages at similar Cabot schools.
Math proficiency is between 65% and 69%, significantly higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Cabot district average of 51%, but it has declined from 70%–74% in 2019 and 2018.
Reading proficiency ranges from 50% to 54%, which is higher than the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 48%, showing a decline from 65%–69% in 2017.
Science proficiency is between 45% and 49%, higher than the Arkansas state average of 36% and district average of 43%, remaining stable over recent years.
Enrollment decreased from 391 students in 2022 to 355 students in 2023, while eligibility for reduced–price lunch increased from 5% in 2022 to 14% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need among students.
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
500 students
347 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magness Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Springs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magness Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magness Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cabot School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magness Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cabot School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#118 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#75 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magness Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 1% in AR)
65-69%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magness Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magness Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magness Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cabot School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mountain Springs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Magness Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
35
Kindergarten Students
86
65
Grade 1 Students
101
58
Grade 2 Students
82
64
Grade 3 Students
110
64
Grade 4 Students
84
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Magness Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magness Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magness Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magness Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magness Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mountain Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Magness Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magness Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cabot School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magness Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magness Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magness Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cabot School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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