Visual & Performing Art Magnet vs. International Studies Magnet
Should you attend Visual & Performing Art Magnet or International Studies Magnet? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
International Studies Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
Serving 622 students in grades 1-6, International Studies Magnet ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-6
1-6
Total Students
716 students
622 students
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#280 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
122
104
Grade 2 Students
142
94
Grade 3 Students
115
99
Grade 4 Students
115
111
Grade 5 Students
114
107
Grade 6 Students
108
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
36%
29%
% White
46%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
