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#428 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 41% in state
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Elementary School · Jonesboro School District · Jonesboro, AR
A Jonesboro School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1804 HILLCREST DR, Jonesboro, AR 72401
- Math 42% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Visual & Performing Art Magnet score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Visual & Performing Art 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| International Studies MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1–6 | 0.9 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Health/wellness Envi MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 1–6 | 1.7 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Leadership Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 1–6 | 2.0 mi | 495 | Compare → |
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
- #2 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
Visual & Performing Art Magnet is listed in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Visual & Performing Art Magnet is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, AR, part of Jonesboro School District, serving approximately 716 students in grades 1st-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Visual & Performing Art Magnet
What grades does Visual & Performing Art Magnet serve?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Visual & Performing Art Magnet?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Visual & Performing Art Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Visual & Performing Art Magnet is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Visual & Performing Art Magnet rank in AR?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet ranks #428 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Visual & Performing Art Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Visual & Performing Art Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Visual & Performing Art Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Visual & Performing Art Magnet has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Visual & Performing Art Magnet a charter school?
No, Visual & Performing Art Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Visual & Performing Art Magnet a Title I school?
No, Visual & Performing Art Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Visual & Performing Art Magnet?
100.4% of students at Visual & Performing Art 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
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (870) 933-5830
- Area population (ZIP 72401)
- 42,065
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 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
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