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Public elementary school · Jonesboro School District · Jonesboro, Arkansas

International Studies Magnet

International Studies Magnet rates 7.3, among the strongest elementary schools in Jonesboro School District, where the rated median is 5.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.3this school

7.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Jonesboro School District median is 5.2.

#269 of 1,041 schools in Arkansas · Jonesboro School District: 5 elementary schools rated, median 5.2

The brief

A Jonesboro School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 269 of 1,041 schools in Arkansas and 1 of 10 in Jonesboro School District.

International Studies Magnet is listed in Jonesboro School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math47%3 points above the Arkansas average of 44%430 students tested · 2026 ATLAS
Reading44%3 points above the Arkansas average of 41%430 students tested · 2026 ATLAS
In 2026, 47% of students were proficient in math and 44% in reading, against Arkansas averages of 44% and 41%.2026 ATLAS; 55 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.1
50% of the rating
Academics
8.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
International Studies Magnet and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$43,412
Median home value
$185,400
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
28.2%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
44
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,977/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Jonesboro. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Jonesboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. International Studies Magnetthis school
    7.3
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than International Studies Magnet.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #269 of 1,041 schools in AR.

What is International Studies Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

International Studies Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
1st – 6th
Enrollment
622
Student-teacher ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Craighead County
Rank in district
#1 of 10
Schools in district
11
District spending per student
$12,604
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 72401)
42,065
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
33.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.