Needs Improvement
#998 of 1,036 schools in AR
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
Elementary School · Nettleton School District · Jonesboro, AR
A Nettleton School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2309 FOX MEADOW LN, Jonesboro, AR 72404
- Math 21% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fox Meadow School of Creative Media sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,772/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jonesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,000
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettleton Steam IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 3–6 | 2.3 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Visual & Performing Art MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 1–6 | 2.6 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| International Studies MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1–6 | 3.4 mi | 622 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nettleton School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is listed in NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, AR, part of Nettleton School District, serving approximately 460 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #998 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fox Meadow School of Creative Media
What grades does Fox Meadow School of Creative Media serve?
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Fox Meadow School of Creative Media?
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fox Meadow School of Creative Media rank in AR?
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media ranks #998 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Fox Meadow School of Creative Media's MySchoolScout rating?
Fox Meadow School of Creative Media has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fox Meadow School of Creative Media has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fox Meadow School of Creative Media a charter school?
No, Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fox Meadow School of Creative Media a Title I school?
No, Fox Meadow School of Creative Media is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fox Meadow School of Creative Media?
100.0% of students at Fox Meadow School of Creative Media qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (870) 910-7812
- Area population (ZIP 72404)
- 29,722
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72404; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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