International Studies Magnet

Summary:

International Studies Magnet is an elementary school in Jonesboro, Arkansas that serves grades 1-6 and has 642 students. This school consistently outperforms the Jonesboro School District and the state of Arkansas on standardized tests, ranking 192 out of 497 elementary schools in the state and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

With a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, International Studies Magnet serves a high-poverty student population, yet spends $9,013 per student, higher than the state average. This investment appears to pay off, as the school's test scores are significantly better than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 42.9% of students at International Studies Magnet were proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics, compared to 30.8% for the Jonesboro School District and 36.4% for the state.

While International Studies Magnet outperforms the other magnet schools in the Jonesboro School District, the performance gap is significant. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts at International Studies Magnet was 38.9%, compared to only 15.6% at the Math & Science Magnet School. This suggests that International Studies Magnet has developed effective educational strategies that could potentially be shared with other schools in the district to improve overall performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 1-6

 1218 Cobb St
       Jonesboro, AR  72401


(870) 933-5825

District: Jonesboro School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,013 Help


Students who attend International Studies Magnet usually attend:

Middle:    Douglas MacArthur Junior High School
High:    The Academies At Jonesboro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
African American:
29.9%
Hispanic:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details International Studies Magnet ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Jonesboro School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), African American (29.9%), Hispanic (11.4%). (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 Jonesboro School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International Studies Magnet is 19.7, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Jonesboro School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at International Studies Magnet is $9,013, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Jonesboro School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

International Studies Magnet was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jonesboro School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jonesboro School District 187th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for International Studies Magnet

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 79.72 55th 439 87.5%
2009 73.18 102nd 445 77.1%
2010 70.56 125th 457 72.6%
2011 68.59 153rd 471 67.5%
2012 67.52 155th 468 66.9%
2013 62.97 183rd 476 61.6%
2014 67.57 137th 471 70.9%
2015 70.73 104th 466 77.7%
2016 75.00 92nd 494 81.4%
2017 85.14 39th 485 92.0%
2018 75.70 100th 480 79.2%
2019 75.53 98th 488 79.9%
2021 69.75 143rd 496 71.2%
2022 62.51 181st 487 62.8%
2023 59.61 207th 492 57.9%
2024 62.05 192nd 497 61.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Open Quote I think it is the best elementary school in the Jonesboro area. The pricipal, teachers and support staff are very courteous and professional. You know it is the best school for your children from the moment you walk into the building. It is a very good enviornment for children to learn utilizing 2 computer labs, library, art, and music to learn about the world around us. It is #1 in my opinion. Close Quote



Enrollment information for International Studies Magnet

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 214 130 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1989 200 135 3 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 344
1990 126 98 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1991 323 59 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1992 327 57 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 305 84 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 291 62 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 273 89 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 273 89 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 276 77 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 261 83 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1999 250 109 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 243 90 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2001 271 101 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 230 112 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2003 230 112 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2004 221 133 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2005 194 105 2 28 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2006 207 134 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2007 202 149 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 216 95 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2009 248 89 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2010 250 98 5 33 0 1 2 0 389
2011 244 106 6 36 1 0 11 0 404
2012 263 93 8 40 0 0 13 0 417
2013 338 107 10 0 0 0 13 0 468
2014 305 81 12 48 0 0 13 0 459
2015 339 69 10 47 0 0 13 0 478
2016 330 67 7 49 0 0 21 0 474
2017 310 66 6 58 1 1 24 0 466
2018 327 75 6 60 0 1 29 0 498
2019 353 134 8 64 2 0 31 0 592
2020 357 145 4 67 2 0 36 0 611
2021 350 170 3 63 2 0 28 0 616
2022 327 176 5 74 2 0 30 0 614
2023 333 192 5 73 2 0 37 0 642

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 International Studies Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 355 23.5 15.1 n/a
1989 344 25.0 13.7 n/a
1990 230 18.0 12.7 56.1
1991 383 21.0 18.2 25.3
1992 388 20.8 18.6 25.5
1993 394 21.0 18.8 33
1994 360 20.1 17.9 33.1
1995 371 22.7 16.3 41.2
1996 371 22.7 16.3 41.2
1997 358 20.7 17.3 35.8
1998 351 20.7 17.0 44.4
1999 363 16.3 22.3 46.6
2000 344 20.0 17.2 48
2001 384 20.0 19.2 52.6
2002 357 20.0 17.9 56.3
2003 357 20.0 17.9 56.3
2004 370 20.0 18.5 58.9
2005 330 19.0 17.4 56.7
2006 369 21.0 17.6 64.5
2007 382 30.0 12.7 73.8
2008 336 30.0 11.2 49.7
2009 366 34.0 10.8 43.2
2010 389 25.8 12.1 43.2
2011 404 22.4 18.0 48
2012 417 22.8 18.2 45.6
2013 468 23.4 19.9 46.8
2014 459 23.4 19.5 37
2015 478 25.0 19.1 35.8
2016 474 26.0 18.2 39
2017 466 24.8 18.7 81.1
2018 498 27.0 18.3 81.5
2019 592 28.5 20.7 100
2020 611 33.7 18.1 100
2021 616 39.0 15.7 100
2022 614 34.5 17.7 100
2023 642 32.4 19.7 100

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 International Studies Magnet

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 355 23.5 15.1 n/a
1989 344 25.0 13.7 n/a
1990 230 18.0 12.7 56.1
1991 383 21.0 18.2 25.3
1992 388 20.8 18.6 25.5
1993 394 21.0 18.8 33
1994 360 20.1 17.9 33.1
1995 371 22.7 16.3 41.2
1996 371 22.7 16.3 41.2
1997 358 20.7 17.3 35.8
1998 351 20.7 17.0 44.4
1999 363 16.3 22.3 46.6
2000 344 20.0 17.2 48
2001 384 20.0 19.2 52.6
2002 357 20.0 17.9 56.3
2003 357 20.0 17.9 56.3
2004 370 20.0 18.5 58.9
2005 330 19.0 17.4 56.7
2006 369 21.0 17.6 64.5
2007 382 30.0 12.7 73.8
2008 336 30.0 11.2 49.7
2009 366 34.0 10.8 43.2
2010 389 25.8 12.1 43.2
2011 404 22.4 18.0 48
2012 417 22.8 18.2 45.6
2013 468 23.4 19.9 46.8
2014 459 23.4 19.5 37
2015 478 25.0 19.1 35.8
2016 474 26.0 18.2 39
2017 466 24.8 18.7 81.1
2018 498 27.0 18.3 81.5
2019 592 28.5 20.7 100
2020 611 33.7 18.1 100
2021 616 39.0 15.7 100
2022 614 34.5 17.7 100
2023 642 32.4 19.7 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for International Studies Magnet

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,236 (13.7%) $7,776 (86.3%) $9,013

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

Impact of COVID-19 on International Studies Magnet

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 207th of 492 Elementary schools
 22%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (International Studies Magnet)84.456.2
 28.2%
   3rd Grade English (Jonesboro School District)67.246.2
 21%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (International Studies Magnet)80.661.9
 18.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)51.646
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (International Studies Magnet)54.642.9
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)27.822.8
 5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (International Studies Magnet)62.439
 23.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)33.821
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (International Studies Magnet)7459.3
 14.7%
   4th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)61.148.6
 12.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (International Studies Magnet)55.855.6
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)41.143.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (International Studies Magnet)53.939.8
 14.1%
   4th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)32.131.8
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (International Studies Magnet)58.646.3
 12.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)34.734.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (International Studies Magnet)80.263
 17.2%
   5th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)64.859.1
 5.7%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (International Studies Magnet)48.533.3
 15.2%
   5th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)37.730.8
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (International Studies Magnet)47.633.3
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)2626.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (International Studies Magnet)53.540.5
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)28.328.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (International Studies Magnet)82.869.7
 13.1%
   6th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)6858.3
 9.7%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (International Studies Magnet)59.650.5
 9.1%
   6th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)42.741.3
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (International Studies Magnet)60.647.7
 12.9%
   6th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)38.232.2
 6%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (International Studies Magnet)50.546.8
 3.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)35.831.5
 4.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students592642
 8.4%
African American134192
 43.3%
American Indian22
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic6473
 14.1%
Pacific Islander00
White353333
 5.7%
Two or More Races3137
 19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 642 students attended International Studies Magnet.

International Studies Magnet ranks 192nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at International Studies Magnet are 52% White, 30% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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