Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

Summary:

Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is an elementary school in Hot Springs, Arkansas that serves grades PK-6 and has 675 students. The school is part of the Hot Springs School District, which is ranked 183 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its focus on the visual and performing arts, Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School consistently underperforms the Hot Springs School District and the state of Arkansas in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 33.8% statewide, and the school's math proficiency rate of 18.8% is significantly lower than the state average of 36.4%. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, from 136th out of 471 elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 433rd out of 497 in 2023-2024, and it is currently rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the analysis includes data for three other magnet elementary schools in the Hot Springs area - Langston Elementary Leadership Academy, Oaklawn STEM Magnet, and Park Magnet - which significantly outperform Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet on test scores and statewide rankings, despite serving similar high-poverty student populations. Additionally, Fountain Lake Elementary, an elementary school in the neighboring Fountain Lake School District, outperforms Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet across all subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 700 Main Street
       Hot Springs, AR  71913


(501) 623-2661

District: Hot Springs School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
433rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,013 Help


Students who attend Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School usually attend:

Middle:    Hot Springs Junior Academy
High:    Hot Springs World Class High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  675

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.7%
White:
29.5%
Hispanic:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks worse than 87.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hot Springs School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hot Springs School District. Student population at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.7%), White (29.5%), Hispanic (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hot Springs School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 14.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hot Springs School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is $10,013. 2 elementary schools in the Hot Springs School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hot Springs School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hot Springs School District 183rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.52 294th 411 28.5%
2006 40.03 286th 402 28.9%
2007 39.32 310th 440 29.5%
2008 48.22 273rd 439 37.8%
2009 37.71 324th 445 27.2%
2010 32.90 354th 457 22.5%
2011 31.11 372nd 471 21.0%
2012 48.31 293rd 468 37.4%
2013 67.36 149th 476 68.7%
2014 68.43 136th 471 71.1%
2015 42.41 266th 466 42.9%
2016 55.15 221st 494 55.3%
2017 50.30 250th 485 48.5%
2018 35.16 346th 480 27.9%
2019 27.25 379th 488 22.3%
2021 18.73 414th 496 16.5%
2022 16.48 415th 487 14.8%
2023 12.83 441st 492 10.4%
2024 17.40 433rd 497 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 260 111 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1989 273 103 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 381
1990 255 115 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1991 239 116 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 243 114 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 385 228 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1994 407 248 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1995 378 227 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 378 227 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 360 248 1 18 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1998 343 259 2 28 3 n/a n/a 0 635
1999 314 159 2 20 4 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 293 151 2 19 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 310 263 3 34 2 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 293 275 7 39 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 293 275 7 39 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 332 295 5 46 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2005 370 300 4 36 1 n/a n/a 0 711
2006 376 306 9 51 1 n/a n/a 0 743
2007 360 308 6 47 5 n/a n/a 0 726
2008 347 322 13 74 3 n/a n/a 0 759
2009 333 334 15 70 2 n/a n/a 0 754
2010 282 277 6 58 3 0 19 0 645
2011 267 253 6 69 0 0 49 0 644
2012 256 246 4 66 0 1 48 0 621
2013 238 222 2 75 4 1 64 0 606
2014 234 221 2 84 3 1 59 0 604
2015 203 228 3 96 3 0 58 0 591
2016 213 234 3 95 3 0 73 0 621
2017 194 252 2 100 2 0 73 0 623
2018 194 273 2 91 2 0 73 0 635
2019 205 313 2 109 2 0 75 0 706
2020 239 348 1 107 3 0 93 0 791
2021 222 295 2 116 2 0 92 0 729
2022 229 287 5 119 0 0 94 0 734
2023 199 275 1 115 0 0 85 0 675

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 25.0 15.2 n/a
1989 381 25.0 15.2 n/a
1990 379 23.0 16.4 58.3
1991 357 23.5 15.1 53.2
1992 363 23.0 15.7 62.3
1993 614 34.8 17.6 61.6
1994 659 35.7 18.5 58.7
1995 618 33.6 18.4 62
1996 618 33.6 18.4 62
1997 629 33.6 18.7 62
1998 635 33.6 18.9 62
1999 499 26.5 18.8 67.7
2000 468 32.0 14.6 68.6
2001 612 38.0 16.1 79.6
2002 614 46.0 13.3 79.3
2003 614 46.0 13.3 79.3
2004 680 51.0 13.3 80
2005 711 54.0 13.2 81.2
2006 743 44.0 16.9 79.1
2007 726 48.0 15.1 83.1
2008 759 46.0 16.5 79.7
2009 754 46.0 16.4 80.9
2010 645 40.2 17.9 87.3
2011 644 36.2 17.7 86.8
2012 621 36.0 17.2 86.6
2013 606 36.0 16.8 85.3
2014 604 42.2 14.2 80.1
2015 591 45.0 13.1 89.8
2016 621 44.0 14.1 88.9
2017 623 45.8 13.5 35.2
2018 635 47.8 13.2 44.3
2019 706 42.6 16.5 100
2020 791 56.5 13.9 100
2021 729 56.6 12.8 100
2022 734 47.4 15.4 100
2023 675 45.2 14.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 381 25.0 15.2 n/a
1989 381 25.0 15.2 n/a
1990 379 23.0 16.4 58.3
1991 357 23.5 15.1 53.2
1992 363 23.0 15.7 62.3
1993 614 34.8 17.6 61.6
1994 659 35.7 18.5 58.7
1995 618 33.6 18.4 62
1996 618 33.6 18.4 62
1997 629 33.6 18.7 62
1998 635 33.6 18.9 62
1999 499 26.5 18.8 67.7
2000 468 32.0 14.6 68.6
2001 612 38.0 16.1 79.6
2002 614 46.0 13.3 79.3
2003 614 46.0 13.3 79.3
2004 680 51.0 13.3 80
2005 711 54.0 13.2 81.2
2006 743 44.0 16.9 79.1
2007 726 48.0 15.1 83.1
2008 759 46.0 16.5 79.7
2009 754 46.0 16.4 80.9
2010 645 40.2 17.9 87.3
2011 644 36.2 17.7 86.8
2012 621 36.0 17.2 86.6
2013 606 36.0 16.8 85.3
2014 604 42.2 14.2 80.1
2015 591 45.0 13.1 89.8
2016 621 44.0 14.1 88.9
2017 623 45.8 13.5 35.2
2018 635 47.8 13.2 44.3
2019 706 42.6 16.5 100
2020 791 56.5 13.9 100
2021 729 56.6 12.8 100
2022 734 47.4 15.4 100
2023 675 45.2 14.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,280 (22.8%) $7,733 (77.2%) $10,013

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 379th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 441st of 492 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)7137.8
 33.2%
   3rd Grade English (Hot Springs School District)72.342.6
 29.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)5823.3
 34.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Hot Springs School District)60.235.5
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)2715.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Hot Springs School District)31.619.1
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)3312.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hot Springs School District)32.716
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)60.343.9
 16.4%
   4th Grade English (Hot Springs School District)65.359.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)42.316.8
 25.5%
   4th Grade Math (Hot Springs School District)47.631.3
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)28.817.7
 11.1%
   4th Grade Science (Hot Springs School District)34.427.5
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)32.423.4
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Hot Springs School District)39.532.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)64.551.5
 13%
   5th Grade English (Hot Springs School District)71.559.7
 11.8%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)32.217.5
 14.7%
   5th Grade Math (Hot Springs School District)45.325.4
 19.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)23.617.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade Science (Hot Springs School District)3419.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School)23.416.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Hot Springs School District)36.422.4
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students706675
 4.4%
African American313275
 12.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic109115
 5.5%
Pacific Islander00
White205199
 2.9%
Two or More Races7585
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

In the 2022-23 school year, 675 students attended Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School.

Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Students who attend Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hot Springs Junior Academy
High : Hot Springs World Class High School

Students at Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School are 41% African American, 29% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races.


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