Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Tel:
(870)933-5830
- Visual & Performing Art Magnet serves 697 students in grades 1-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Visual & Performing Art Magnet placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Visual & Performing Art Magnet places 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 20%)
School Overview
- Visual & Performing Art Magnet's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-6 |
| Total Students | 697 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Visual & Performing Art Magnet is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Visual & Performing Art Magnet is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #450 out of 1008 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 13% |
| Black | 41% | 20% |
| White | 38% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jonesboro School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Visual & Performing Art Magnet is Douglas Macarthur Junior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is International Studies Magnet (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 701 students
0.2 miles
1615 Wilkins Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5840 0.2 7-9 701 - Jonesboro International Studies Magnet Magnet School
Grades: 1-6 | 498 students
0.9 miles
1218 Cobb St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5825 0.9 1-6 498 - Jonesboro The Academies At Jonesboro High School Charter School
Grades: 10-12 | 1275 students
1.0 miles
301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5881 1.0 10-12 1275 - Jonesboro Jonesboro Vocational Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.0 miles
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5891 1.0 9-12 n/a - Jonesboro Early Childhood Learning Center Grades: PK | 292 students
1.4 miles
1307 Flint St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5876 1.4 PK 292
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