International Studies Magnet

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International Studies Magnet ranks 209 th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public 1-6

1218 Cobb St
Jonesboro, AR 72401

(870) 933-5825

District: Jonesboro School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
209^th of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,013

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

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

African American:

29.9%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details International Studies Magnet ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Jonesboro School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), African American (29.9%), Hispanic (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International Studies Magnet is 19.7. 5 elementary schools in the Jonesboro School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare International Studies Magnet employs 32.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at International Studies Magnet is $9,013. 5 elementary schools in the Jonesboro School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Jonesboro School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jonesboro School District 194^th of 250 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
2008	79.72	55^th	439	87.5%
2009	73.18	102^nd	445	77.1%
2010	70.56	125^th	457	72.6%
2011	68.59	153^rd	471	67.5%
2012	67.52	155^th	468	66.9%
2013	62.97	183^rd	476	61.6%
2014	67.57	137^th	471	70.9%
2015	70.73	104^th	466	77.7%
2016	75.00	92^nd	494	81.4%
2017	85.14	39^th	485	92.0%
2018	75.70	100^th	480	79.2%
2019	75.53	98^th	488	79.9%
2021	69.75	143^rd	496	71.2%
2022	62.51	181^st	487	62.8%
2023	59.61	207^th	492	57.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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50%

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by a citizen
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

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	Total
1988	214	130	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	355
1989	200	135	3	6	n/a	n/a	n/a	344
1990	126	98	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	230
1991	323	59	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	383
1992	327	57	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	388
1993	305	84	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	394
1994	291	62	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	360
1995	273	89	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	371
1996	273	89	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	371
1997	276	77	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	358
1998	261	83	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	351
1999	250	109	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	363
2000	243	90	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	344
2001	271	101	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	384
2002	230	112	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	357
2003	230	112	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	357
2004	221	133	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	370
2005	194	105	2	28	1	n/a	n/a	330
2006	207	134	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	369
2007	202	149	2	29	0	n/a	n/a	382
2008	216	95	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	336
2009	248	89	3	26	0	n/a	n/a	366
2010	250	98	5	33	0	1	2	389
2011	244	106	6	36	1	0	11	404
2012	263	93	8	40	0	0	13	417
2013	338	107	10	0	0	0	13	468
2014	305	81	12	48	0	0	13	459
2015	339	69	10	47	0	0	13	478
2016	330	67	7	49	0	0	21	474
2017	310	66	6	58	1	1	24	466
2018	327	75	6	60	0	1	29	498
2019	353	134	8	64	2	0	31	592
2020	357	145	4	67	2	0	36	611
2021	350	170	3	63	2	0	28	616
2022	327	176	5	74	2	0	30	614
2023	333	192	5	73	2	0	37	642

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

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for International Studies Magnet

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 98^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 207^th of 492 Elementary schools	22%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (International Studies Magnet)	84.4	56.2	28.2%
3rd Grade English (Jonesboro School District)	67.2	46.2	21%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (International Studies Magnet)	80.6	61.9	18.7%
3rd Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)	51.6	46	5.6%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (International Studies Magnet)	54.6	42.9	11.7%
3rd Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)	27.8	22.8	5%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (International Studies Magnet)	62.4	39	23.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)	33.8	21	12.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (International Studies Magnet)	74	59.3	14.7%
4th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)	61.1	48.6	12.5%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (International Studies Magnet)	55.8	55.6	0.2%
4th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)	41.1	43.5	2.4%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (International Studies Magnet)	53.9	39.8	14.1%
4th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)	32.1	31.8	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (International Studies Magnet)	58.6	46.3	12.3%
4th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)	34.7	34.9	0.2%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (International Studies Magnet)	80.2	63	17.2%
5th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)	64.8	59.1	5.7%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (International Studies Magnet)	48.5	33.3	15.2%
5th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)	37.7	30.8	6.9%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (International Studies Magnet)	47.6	33.3	14.3%
5th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)	26	26.1	0.1%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (International Studies Magnet)	53.5	40.5	13%
5th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)	28.3	28.1	0.2%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (International Studies Magnet)	82.8	69.7	13.1%
6th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)	68	58.3	9.7%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (International Studies Magnet)	59.6	50.5	9.1%
6th Grade Math (Jonesboro School District)	42.7	41.3	1.4%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (International Studies Magnet)	60.6	47.7	12.9%
6th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)	38.2	32.2	6%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (International Studies Magnet)	50.5	46.8	3.7%
6th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)	35.8	31.5	4.3%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	592	642	8.4%
African American	134	192	43.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	64	73	14.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	353	333	5.7%
Two or More Races	31	37	19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near International Studies Magnet

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT Aspire English (2023)				ACT Aspire Math (2023)				ACT Aspire Science (2023)				ACT Aspire Reading (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Aspire English 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire English 4th Grade	ACT Aspire English 5th Grade	ACT Aspire English 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire Math 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire Science 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
International Studies Magnet	Public	1-6	1218 Cobb St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 933-5825	642	32	19.7	100.0%	333 (51.9%)	192 (29.9%)	73 (11.4%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.8%)	59.6	209^th of 494 public elementary schools	57.7%		62.5	181^st of 487 public elementary schools	62.8%	28	56.2	59.3	63.0	69.7	61.9	55.6	33.3	50.5	42.9	39.8	33.3	47.7	39.0	46.3	40.5	46.8	$9,013	$1,236	$7,776
Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK	1307 Flint St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 933-5876	311	13	23.9	99.0%	91 (29.3%)	176 (56.6%)	35 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Kindergarten Center	Public	K	618 W Nettleton Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 933-5835	503	34	14.7	100.0%	148 (29.4%)	250 (49.7%)	76 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.2%)								(n/a)																	$10,509	$2,177	$8,333
Visual & Performing Art Magnet	Public	K-6	1804 Hillcrest Dr	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 933-5830	736	38	19.2	100.0%	322 (43.8%)	276 (37.5%)	98 (13.3%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	50.2	275^th of 494 public elementary schools	44.3%		47.1	287^th of 487 public elementary schools	41.1%	12	54.6	55.8	75.2	61.2	54.6	51.3	42.2	48.6	27.8	38.9	38.5	34.2	23.5	41.6	39.5	36.9	$9,057	$1,983	$7,074
Microsociety Magnet School	Public	1-6	1110 W Washington Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 933-5855	455	28	16.4	100.0%	72 (15.8%)	287 (63.1%)	77 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	10.5	454^th of 494 public elementary schools	8.1%		5.7	468^th of 487 public elementary schools	3.9%	14	34.7	37.2	47.3	41.5	30.7	32.9	23.0	18.5	9.4	20.0	16.3	17.2	12.0	25.7	14.9	10.0	$9,801	$2,527	$7,275
Health/Wellness Envi Magnet	Public	1-6	1001 Rosemond Ave	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 933-5850	620	37	16.7	100.0%	187 (30.2%)	315 (50.8%)	75 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.6%)	25.7	389^th of 494 public elementary schools	21.3%		27.4	377^th of 487 public elementary schools	22.6%	12	51.6	43.9	51.9	55.8	49.5	38.3	30.6	41.4	20.0	27.1	17.6	27.9	14.8	29.9	22.3	30.6	$9,256	$2,169	$7,087
Nettleton Steam School	Public	3-6	2219 Thorn Street	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 910-7809	324	23	14.1	100.0%	137 (42.3%)	137 (42.3%)	33 (10.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	46.9	302^nd of 494 public elementary schools	38.9%		53	252^nd of 487 public elementary schools	48.3%	50	67.0	52.9	73.5	66.3	46.8	36.8	15.7	45.3	27.6	30.9	32.5	43.1	35.1	36.7	38.5	36.0	$12,339	$3,211	$9,127
University Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Bowling Ln	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 910-7823	483	32	15.0	100.0%	128 (26.5%)	225 (46.6%)	79 (16.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.1%)								(n/a)																	$9,794	$1,846	$7,949
University Heights School Of Medical Arts	Public	3-6	3901 Aggie Rd	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 366-4700	398	30	13.3	100.0%	110 (27.6%)	186 (46.7%)	65 (16.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	22.2	399^th of 494 public elementary schools	19.2%		22.3	398^th of 487 public elementary schools	18.3%	1	52.5	45.6	62.7	58.9	39.4	32.7	25.5	18.9	20.2	26.8	19.2	16.7	17.2	37.6	23.4	14.4	$9,760	$2,185	$7,576
Math & Science Magnet School	Public	1-6	213 E Thomas Green Rd	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 933-5845	540	33	16.5	100.0%	107 (19.8%)	305 (56.5%)	94 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.3%)	16.6	425^th of 494 public elementary schools	14.0%		15.5	417^th of 487 public elementary schools	14.4%	8	26.4	41.5	52.9	56.8	24.1	33.7	20.0	38.3	6.8	28.1	20.0	27.2	10.3	25.9	16.5	23.4	$9,588	$2,598	$6,990

Frequently Asked Questions about International Studies Magnet

What is the racial makeup of International Studies Magnet?

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

How many students attend International Studies Magnet?

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

Is International Studies Magnet a good school?

International Studies Magnet ranks 209^th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is International Studies Magnet in?

Jonesboro School District

What schools do graduates of International Studies Magnet attend?

Students who attend International Studies Magnet usually go on to attend:

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

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