Visual & Performing Arts Magnet vs. International Studies Magnet
Should you attend Visual & Performing Arts 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 Arts 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 731 students in grades 1-6, Visual & Performing Arts 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 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 636 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 39%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-6
1-6
Total Students
731 students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#272 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
130
104
Grade 2 Students
123
103
Grade 3 Students
140
104
Grade 4 Students
113
99
Grade 5 Students
114
113
Grade 6 Students
111
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
37%
29%
% White
43%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%