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#502 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 48% in state
Magazine Elementary School
Elementary School · Magazine School District · Magazine, AR
An elementary school in Magazine, AR where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
351 E PRIDDY ST, Magazine, AR 72943
- Math 31% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magazine Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Magazine Elementary School 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated942/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,000
Median home value
$153,900
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72943; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Magazine School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magazine Elementary School is listed in MAGAZINE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magazine Elementary School
Magazine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Magazine, AR, part of Magazine School District, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magazine Elementary School
What grades does Magazine Elementary School serve?
Magazine Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Magazine Elementary School?
Magazine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magazine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magazine Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magazine Elementary School rank in AR?
Magazine Elementary School ranks #502 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Magazine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Magazine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Magazine Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magazine Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Magazine Elementary School a charter school?
No, Magazine Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magazine Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Magazine Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magazine Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Magazine Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (479) 969-2565
- Area population (ZIP 72943)
- 2,511
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 72943; 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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