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#401 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 39% in state

International Studies Magnet

Elementary School · Jonesboro School District · Jonesboro, AR

A Jonesboro School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1218 COBB ST, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  • Math 45% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$12,604
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at International Studies Magnet score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where International Studies Magnet 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat 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

$43,412

Median home value

$185,400

Median rent

$897/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

46.7%

Poverty rate

28.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Health/wellness Envi MagnetEnrollment path unverified5.81–61.2 mi651Compare →
Leadership Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.31–61.2 mi495Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Jonesboro School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$12,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

International Studies Magnet is listed in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About International Studies Magnet

International Studies Magnet is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, AR, part of Jonesboro School District, serving approximately 622 students in grades 1st-6th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International Studies Magnet

What grades does International Studies Magnet serve?

International Studies Magnet serves students in grades 1st through 6th.

How many students attend International Studies Magnet?

International Studies Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at International Studies Magnet?

The student-teacher ratio at International Studies Magnet is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does International Studies Magnet rank in AR?

International Studies Magnet ranks #401 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is International Studies Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

International Studies Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 International Studies Magnet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International Studies Magnet has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is International Studies Magnet a charter school?

No, International Studies Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is International Studies Magnet a Title I school?

No, International Studies Magnet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Studies Magnet?

100.0% of students at International Studies Magnet 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
1st – 6th
Enrollment
622
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Craighead County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
Area population (ZIP 72401)
42,065
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
33.7
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 72401; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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