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Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School vs. Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

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School Overview

School
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
700 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
648 students
437 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hot Springs 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

#866 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#46 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
66%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hot Springs School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
61%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hot Springs School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
53%
(Top 10% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hot Springs 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 Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
15
Kindergarten Students
91
63
Grade 1 Students
85
49
Grade 2 Students
70
60
Grade 3 Students
81
64
Grade 4 Students
96
70
Grade 5 Students
103
64
Grade 6 Students
104
52

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 Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hot Springs School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hot Springs School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hot Springs School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hot Springs School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
39%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hot Springs School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hot Springs 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
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hot Springs School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hot Springs School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hot Springs 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
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hot Springs 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 Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hot Springs 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
6%
(17-18 School Year Data)
6%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hot Springs School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hot Springs School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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