Math & Science Magnet School

Summary:

Math & Science Magnet School is an elementary school serving grades 1-6 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, a city within the Jonesboro School District. Despite being a magnet school focused on math and science, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools over the past 10 years, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school significantly underperforms the Jonesboro School District and the state of Arkansas in proficiency rates across all subjects, with only 15.6% to 22.9% of students meeting proficiency standards in 2023-2024, compared to 27-37.9% for the district and 33.8-38% for the state. Additionally, the school's performance on ACT Aspire tests is well below district and state averages, often 10-20 percentage points lower. This is particularly concerning given that Math & Science Magnet School serves a 100% free/reduced lunch population, indicating a high-poverty student demographic.

Interestingly, the other magnet schools in the Jonesboro district, such as the Visual & Performing Art Magnet, Health/Wellness Envi Magnet, Leadership Magnet, and International Studies Magnet, significantly outperform Math & Science Magnet School on test scores, with proficiency rates 10-25 percentage points higher. Even a non-magnet school in a neighboring district, Westside Elementary, outperforms Math & Science Magnet, despite serving a lower-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 1-6

 213 E Thomas Green Rd
       Jonesboro, AR  72401


(870) 933-5845

District: Jonesboro School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
446th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,588 Help


Students who attend Math & Science Magnet School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.5%
White:
19.8%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Math & Science Magnet School ranks worse than 89.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 4th 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 14.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Math & Science Magnet School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Math & Science Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (56.5%), White (19.8%), Hispanic (17.4%). (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 Math & Science Magnet School is 16.5, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Jonesboro School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Math & Science Magnet School is $9,588, which is the 3rd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Jonesboro School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Math & Science Magnet School 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 Math & Science Magnet School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.95 234th 411 43.1%
2006 33.20 304th 402 24.4%
2007 40.99 301st 440 31.6%
2008 14.61 393rd 439 10.5%
2009 23.29 376th 445 15.5%
2010 13.06 423rd 457 7.4%
2011 16.85 423rd 471 10.2%
2012 19.15 415th 468 11.3%
2013 16.19 433rd 476 9.0%
2014 15.98 428th 471 9.1%
2015 24.72 379th 466 18.7%
2016 17.88 433rd 494 12.3%
2017 15.86 436th 485 10.1%
2018 10.55 445th 480 7.3%
2019 13.06 437th 488 10.5%
2021 13.19 437th 496 11.9%
2022 15.49 417th 487 14.4%
2023 16.55 423rd 492 14.0%
2024 14.79 446th 497 10.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Math & Science Magnet School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 27.24 252nd 312 19.2%
2017 11.05 299th 315 5.1%
2018 12.37 287th 318 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Math & Science Magnet School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Math & Science Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 398 106 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1989 391 121 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1990 385 130 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1991 360 133 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 361 134 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1993 365 133 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 325 148 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 279 188 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 279 188 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 346 232 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 352 216 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 345 217 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 363 182 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2001 333 167 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2002 304 176 1 25 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2003 304 176 1 25 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2004 313 179 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 262 172 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 280 223 1 28 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 263 211 1 36 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2008 210 248 2 53 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2009 203 251 1 79 3 n/a n/a 0 537
2010 173 233 1 85 1 0 0 0 493
2011 175 250 2 89 1 0 3 0 520
2012 160 280 1 75 1 0 10 0 527
2013 261 264 0 0 1 0 17 0 543
2014 132 300 3 100 1 0 23 0 559
2015 111 317 2 106 1 0 29 0 566
2016 120 315 1 110 0 1 26 0 573
2017 127 339 2 113 2 0 25 0 608
2018 105 394 3 99 4 0 26 0 631
2019 98 401 2 97 2 0 40 0 640
2020 112 369 3 92 2 0 32 0 610
2021 102 334 2 90 1 0 32 0 561
2022 106 326 0 84 0 1 33 0 550
2023 107 305 0 94 0 0 34 0 540

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Math & Science Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 507 26.6 19.0 n/a
1989 514 29.0 17.7 n/a
1990 516 27.0 19.1 52.3
1991 495 25.5 19.4 57.4
1992 500 26.9 18.5 63.8
1993 503 28.9 17.4 70.2
1994 478 26.9 17.8 74.5
1995 483 26.9 18.0 75.2
1996 483 26.9 18.0 75.2
1997 594 30.9 19.2 75.9
1998 584 30.9 18.9 74.3
1999 584 27.2 21.5 80.1
2000 570 36.0 15.8 72.5
2001 522 30.0 17.4 71.1
2002 508 31.0 16.4 77.2
2003 508 31.0 16.4 77.2
2004 521 32.0 16.3 78.7
2005 466 33.0 14.1 78.3
2006 533 31.0 17.2 82.7
2007 512 46.0 11.1 99.4
2008 514 41.0 12.5 86.6
2009 537 43.0 12.5 89.2
2010 493 35.4 11.2 89
2011 520 31.0 16.7 93.3
2012 527 32.7 16.1 92.6
2013 543 33.3 16.2 86.4
2014 559 30.4 18.3 94.1
2015 566 34.0 16.6 91.7
2016 573 34.0 16.8 94.2
2017 608 35.1 17.3 35
2018 631 35.5 17.7 37.4
2019 640 35.2 18.1 100
2020 610 37.7 16.1 100
2021 561 34.0 16.4 100
2022 550 34.1 16.1 100
2023 540 32.6 16.5 100

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 Math & Science Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 507 26.6 19.0 n/a
1989 514 29.0 17.7 n/a
1990 516 27.0 19.1 52.3
1991 495 25.5 19.4 57.4
1992 500 26.9 18.5 63.8
1993 503 28.9 17.4 70.2
1994 478 26.9 17.8 74.5
1995 483 26.9 18.0 75.2
1996 483 26.9 18.0 75.2
1997 594 30.9 19.2 75.9
1998 584 30.9 18.9 74.3
1999 584 27.2 21.5 80.1
2000 570 36.0 15.8 72.5
2001 522 30.0 17.4 71.1
2002 508 31.0 16.4 77.2
2003 508 31.0 16.4 77.2
2004 521 32.0 16.3 78.7
2005 466 33.0 14.1 78.3
2006 533 31.0 17.2 82.7
2007 512 46.0 11.1 99.4
2008 514 41.0 12.5 86.6
2009 537 43.0 12.5 89.2
2010 493 35.4 11.2 89
2011 520 31.0 16.7 93.3
2012 527 32.7 16.1 92.6
2013 543 33.3 16.2 86.4
2014 559 30.4 18.3 94.1
2015 566 34.0 16.6 91.7
2016 573 34.0 16.8 94.2
2017 608 35.1 17.3 35
2018 631 35.5 17.7 37.4
2019 640 35.2 18.1 100
2020 610 37.7 16.1 100
2021 561 34.0 16.4 100
2022 550 34.1 16.1 100
2023 540 32.6 16.5 100

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 Math & Science Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,598 (27.1%) $6,990 (72.9%) $9,588

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Math & Science Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 437th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 423rd of 492 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Math & Science Magnet School)63.726.4
 37.3%
   3rd Grade English (Jonesboro School District)67.246.2
 21%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Math & Science Magnet School)40.424.1
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)51.646
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Math & Science Magnet School)21.46.8
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)27.822.8
 5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Math & Science Magnet School)22.210.3
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)33.821
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Math & Science Magnet School)44.141.5
 2.6%
   4th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)61.148.6
 12.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Math & Science Magnet School)19.633.7
 14.1%
   4th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)41.143.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Math & Science Magnet School)17.628.1
 10.5%
   4th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)32.131.8
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Math & Science Magnet School)21.625.9
 4.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)34.734.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Math & Science Magnet School)67.452.9
 14.5%
   5th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)64.859.1
 5.7%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Math & Science Magnet School)31.720
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)37.730.8
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Math & Science Magnet School)22.820
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)2626.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Math & Science Magnet School)26.816.5
 10.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)28.328.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Math & Science Magnet School)53.856.8
 3%
   6th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)6858.3
 9.7%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Math & Science Magnet School)21.738.3
 16.6%
   6th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)42.741.3
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Math & Science Magnet School)20.727.2
 6.5%
   6th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)38.232.2
 6%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Math & Science Magnet School)24.623.4
 1.2%
   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 Students640540
 15.6%
African American401305
 23.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic9794
 3.1%
Pacific Islander00
White98107
 9.2%
Two or More Races4034
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Math & Science Magnet School.

Math & Science Magnet School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Students at Math & Science Magnet School are 56% African American, 20% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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