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Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

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Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School ranks 116 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-6

116^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School is a public elementary magnet school in Hot Springs, AR, serving 411 students in grades PK-6 within the Hot Springs School District.

Park Magnet is a standout in its district, achieving academic proficiency rates that are roughly double those of nearby district peers like Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School and Oaklawn Stem Magnet School. It is the only International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School in the area, offering a globally-focused, inquiry-based curriculum. While the school has a history of being ranked #1 in the state, it has seen a downward trend in recent years, dropping from the 97th percentile to the 76th percentile. Despite this, it remains a strong performer, especially considering that 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This is a stark contrast to higher-performing nearby schools like Lakeside Intermediate School and Lake Hamilton Intermediate School, which serve less economically disadvantaged populations and now match or exceed Park Magnet’s proficiency rates in math and science.

An interesting finding is that Park Magnet achieves its results with less funding per student than its district peers, suggesting its success is driven by program quality and school culture rather than financial input. However, the data reveals a "6th-grade dip" in proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, which is more pronounced than the state average. This indicates a need for targeted support as students transition to middle school-level work. Overall, Park Magnet offers a unique, rigorous educational model that has historically produced excellent results, but parents should be aware of the recent decline in state ranking and the challenges in upper-grade performance.

411

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,223

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

617 Main Street
Hot Springs, AR 71913

(501) 623-5661

District: Hot Springs School District

Students who attend Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.4%

African American:

20.0%

Hispanic:

20.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (53% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hot Springs School District

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg34%

Arkansas avg42%

116^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 22 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Hot Springs School District

170^th of 251Hot Springs School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	75.0	116 of 491	76.4%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	138 of 495	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	71.1	130 of 497	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	77.8	93 of 492	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	86.3	45 of 487	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	86.7	42 of 496	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	92.8	16 of 488	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	97.8	1 of 480	99.8%	★★★★★
2017	95.4	5 of 485	99.0%	★★★★★
2016	93.3	8 of 494	98.4%	★★★★★
2015	99.6	1 of 466	99.8%	★★★★★
2014	93.7	2 of 471	99.6%	★★★★★
2013	93.8	1 of 476	99.8%	★★★★★
2012	91.2	3 of 468	99.4%	★★★★★
2011	90.1	6 of 471	98.7%	★★★★★
2010	92.7	2 of 457	99.6%	★★★★★
2009	96.5	1 of 445	99.8%	★★★★★
2008	96.5	1 of 439	99.8%	★★★★★
2007	96.7	2 of 440	99.5%	★★★★★
2006	97.9	1 of 402	99.8%	★★★★★
2005	98.0	1 of 411	99.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics55%+11 vs state

Science55%+11 vs state

English Language Arts50%+11 vs state

Reading50%+10 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, February 24, 2011

I have a son that has now been enrolled in Park for 3 years (K-2nd) and I have been pleasantly surprised with the school system. There is an active PTO and volunteers are never turned away. Many parents help out in so many different ways to make sure that this school stays on top. I was not from Arkansas (we moved from St. Paul, MN) and very worried about putting my child in a public school in Arkansas but I couldn't be happier. When I do have concerns the teachers are available and ready to answer questions, lend support, and give advice. I do recommend this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	617 Main Street	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	No	(501) 623-5661	411	22	18.3	100.0%	170 (41.4%)	82 (20.0%)	82 (20.0%)	14 (3.4%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (13.9%)	75	116^th of 491 public elementary schools	76.4%		70.5	138^th of 495 public elementary schools	72.1%	22	53.0	60.0	47.4	42.8	50.2	51.0	56.0	49.1	46.0	50.2	64.6	46.9	54.2	55.5	55.2	68.8	57.2	57.6	41.3	55.2	$14,223	$2,470	$11,753
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	525 Hammond Lane	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 620-7822	452	26	17.1	100.0%	164 (36.3%)	141 (31.2%)	97 (21.5%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.7%)	25	400^th of 491 public elementary schools	18.5%		25.5	384^th of 495 public elementary schools	22.4%	16	31.2	28.6	20.0	17.7	24.6	32.8	30.0	23.6	24.2	27.9	32.8	41.5	27.3	27.4	32.7	27.9	45.7	23.6	32.2	33.1	$16,119	$4,039	$12,080
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	301 Oaklawn Boulevard	Hot Springs	71913	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 623-2661	647	41	15.9	99.8%	191 (29.5%)	251 (38.8%)	114 (17.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	87 (13.4%)	29	381^st of 491 public elementary schools	22.4%		15.2	446^th of 495 public elementary schools	9.9%	65	25.8	30.9	22.8	34.1	28.4	25.8	32.4	26.3	38.5	30.7	30.3	32.4	40.0	39.6	35.7	25.0	32.3	41.7	26.4	31.0	$15,720	$3,974	$11,746
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	120 Chestnut	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Hot Springs School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 620-7821	504	27	18.5	100.0%	100 (19.8%)	224 (44.4%)	111 (22.0%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (12.1%)	23	407^th of 491 public elementary schools	17.1%		14.9	448^th of 495 public elementary schools	9.5%	41	26.8	28.3	36.3	10.7	26.2	28.3	26.4	36.3	10.7	26.2	43.3	32.1	31.0	23.4	33.4	28.4	34.0	21.8	8.6	23.9	$16,502	$4,560	$11,942
Lakeside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2841 Malvern	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-1921	583	30	19.1	50.8%	368 (63.1%)	37 (6.3%)	91 (15.6%)	17 (2.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (11.1%)								(n/a)																					$14,895	$2,036	$12,859
Lakeside Intermediate School	Public	2-4	2855 Malvern Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	LAKESIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Garland)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-2332	721	44	16.4	49.5%	479 (66.4%)	40 (5.5%)	98 (13.6%)	11 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (12.3%)	77.7	95^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.7%		74	118^th of 495 public elementary schools	76.2%	23	48.7	52.1			50.4	50.5	49.6			50.0	70.8	64.6			67.7	52.5	56.6			54.6	$10,930	$990	$9,940
Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2801 Spring Street	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Cutter Morning Star School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 262-2414	357	20	17.9	78.4%	247 (69.2%)	8 (2.2%)	44 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (14.6%)	48.7	265^th of 491 public elementary schools	46.0%		49.9	260^th of 495 public elementary schools	47.5%	5	41.2	51.9	34.9	36.1	41.9	37.2	46.3	27.9	36.1	37.5	56.8	51.9	16.3	33.4	41.3	51.0	51.8	23.3	30.5	40.8	$14,451	$4,518	$9,933
Fountain Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4207 Park Ave	Hot Springs	71901	Garland County	Fountain Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 701-1708	491	35	14.0	62.7%	431 (87.8%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	49.3	261^st of 491 public elementary schools	46.8%		71	132^nd of 495 public elementary schools	73.3%	129	39.0	41.4			40.0	40.0	37.4			38.8	39.0	49.3			43.4	46.0	42.7			44.5	$15,768	$3,079	$12,689
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School	Public	4-5	104 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-4111	566	35	16.3	70.5%	407 (71.9%)	17 (3.0%)	87 (15.4%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.8%)	83.2	65^th of 491 public elementary schools	86.8%		78.4	95^th of 495 public elementary schools	80.8%	30		51.5	55.0		53.1		47.5	55.8		51.4		63.5	57.2		60.4		67.0	58.7		62.8	$10,637	$1,349	$9,288
Lake Hamilton Elementary School	Public	2-3	240 Wolf St	Pearcy	71964	Garland County	Lake Hamilton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 767-8725	555	33	16.6	74.1%	403 (72.6%)	16 (2.9%)	89 (16.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.4%)	77.2	98^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.0%		52.1	246^th of 495 public elementary schools	50.3%	148	55.4				55.4	51.4				51.4	59.6				59.6	53.6				53.6	$12,106	$1,814	$10,292

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School

What district is Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School in?

Hot Springs School District

What is the racial makeup of Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School?

Students at Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School are 41% White, 20% African American, 20% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School a good school?

Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School ranks 116^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School attend?

Students who attend Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 411 students attended Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School.

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