Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Magnet School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Batesville school district, covering approximately 218.8 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15-20 minutes and the furthest edge located 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Magnet Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Growing Every Day
School Rankings
West Magnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Magnet Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#619 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
West Magnet Elementary School is ranked #619 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are West Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
West Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend West Magnet Elementary School?
599 students attend West Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of West Magnet Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Magnet Elementary School?
West Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Magnet Elementary School offer ?
West Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Magnet Elementary School part of?
West Magnet Elementary School is part of Batesville School District.
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