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#1027 of 1,036 schools in AR
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Elementary School · Marion School District · Marion, AR
A Marion School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
133 MILITARY RD, Marion, AR 72364
- Math 18% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,871/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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
$76,118
Median home value
$206,400
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72364; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| West Memphis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Bragg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 514 | 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.
Marion School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,956NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is listed in MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is a public elementary school in Marion, AR, part of Marion School District, serving approximately 666 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
What grades does Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School serve?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School rank in AR?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School ranks #1,027 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School a charter school?
No, Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School?
67.4% of students at Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Crittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (870) 739-5120
- Area population (ZIP 72364)
- 16,434
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 72364; 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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