Serving 716 students in grades 1-6, Visual & Performing Art Magnet ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 1-6
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Visual & Performing Art Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Visual & Performing Art Magnet's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Visual & Performing Art Magnet ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Visual & Performing Art Magnet is 0.64, 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
#478 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
36%
19%
White
46%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
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 Visual & Performing Art Magnet's ranking?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet is ranked #478 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Visual & Performing Art Magnet often compared to?
Visual & Performing Art Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like International Studies Magnet, Brookland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Visual & Performing Art Magnet?
716 students attend Visual & Performing Art Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Visual & Performing Art Magnet students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Visual & Performing Art Magnet?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Visual & Performing Art Magnet offer ?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Visual & Performing Art Magnet part of?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet is part of Jonesboro School District.
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