Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Central Magnet Math & Science ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
364 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)64%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)43%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
36%
15%

Black
2%
19%

White
58%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Central Magnet Math & Science?
364 students attend Central Magnet Math & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Central Magnet Math & Science students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Magnet Math & Science?
Central Magnet Math & Science has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Magnet Math & Science offer ?
Central Magnet Math & Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Central Magnet Math & Science part of?
Central Magnet Math & Science is part of Batesville School District.
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