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University Heights School Of Medical Arts

Public Grades 3-6

428^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 13% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

University Heights School Of Medical Arts is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, AR, serving 491 students in grades 3 through 6 as part of the Nettleton School District, where a high percentage of students (81.47%) come from low-income households.

While University Heights is the top-performing school within its district, its academic performance has declined significantly over the past decade, dropping from the 50th percentile in 2016-2017 to the 13th percentile in 2025-2026. This is a notable concern, especially when compared to nearby magnet schools in the Jonesboro School District. For example, Visual & Performing Arts Magnet and International Studies Magnet achieve proficiency rates nearly double those of University Heights, despite serving student populations with 100% free/reduced lunch eligibility. This suggests that poverty alone does not explain the school's struggles, and that the "Medical Arts" theme may not be implemented with the same intensity as other magnet programs. A bright spot is the 5th grade cohort, which outperforms the school average in math (33.7% proficient) and science (37.5% proficient), potentially offering a model for improvement.

Compared to its district "sister school," Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media, University Heights leads in English and reading but lags in math (23.9% vs. 25.9% proficient). It also has a higher student-teacher ratio (16.5:1) than Fox Meadow (12.6:1) and Nettleton Steam Intermediate (13.7:1), which may affect individualized attention. Despite spending $13,103 per student—more than the district average and higher than many high-performing Jonesboro magnets—the school struggles to convert resources into strong academic outcomes, making it a school to watch closely for improvement efforts.

491

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,103

Per pupil spending ?

81.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3901 Aggie Rd.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

(870) 336-4700

District: Nettleton School District

Students who attend University Heights School Of Medical Arts usually attend:

Middle:	Nettleton Junior High School
High:	Nettleton High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.3%

White:

24.8%

Hispanic:

16.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 39th percentile in 2016 → 13th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (25% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school25%

District avg25%

Arkansas avg42%

428^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 13%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to bottom 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Nettleton School District

228^th of 251Nettleton 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	18.6	428 of 491	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.9	411 of 495	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.8	395 of 497	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.2	397 of 492	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.3	398 of 487	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.3	388 of 496	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.7	408 of 488	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.5	253 of 480	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.5	242 of 485	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.7	303 of 494	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.7	255 of 466	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.5	377 of 471	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	53.4	259 of 476	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	65.6	176 of 468	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.1	136 of 471	71.1%	★★★★☆
2010	70.8	123 of 457	73.1%	★★★★☆
2009	51.5	263 of 445	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.0	193 of 439	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	77.0	80 of 440	81.8%	★★★★☆
2006	63.9	154 of 402	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	68.7	117 of 411	71.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading28%-12 vs state

English Language Arts26%-13 vs state

Mathematics24%-20 vs state

Science23%-21 vs state

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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 (2025)	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
University Heights School Of Medical Arts	Public	3-6	3901 Aggie Rd.	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 336-4700	491	30	16.5	81.5%	122 (24.8%)	242 (49.3%)	81 (16.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.0%)	18.6	428^th of 491 public elementary schools	12.8%		19.9	411^th of 495 public elementary schools	17.0%	17	29.9	24.8	25.0	24.8	26.0	34.6	26.2	26.9	26.5	28.3	25.2	20.5	33.7	18.1	23.9	15.0	24.1	37.5	17.5	23.3	$13,103	$2,100	$11,003
University Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Bowling Lane	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7823	446	32	14.0	80.5%	115 (25.8%)	219 (49.1%)	55 (12.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.2%)								(n/a)																					$13,830	$1,809	$12,021
Nettleton Steam Intermediate	Public	3-6	2219 Thorn St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7809	313	23	13.7	67.4%	121 (38.7%)	140 (44.7%)	31 (9.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	19.7	420^th of 491 public elementary schools	14.5%		30.5	367^th of 495 public elementary schools	25.9%	53	25.7	14.3	25.6	32.3	24.4	24.3	17.6	25.6	33.3	25.2	15.4	21.1	22.4	31.2	22.8	23.1	23.4	42.6	29.1	29.8	$14,705	$663	$14,042
Nettleton Steam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2305 Promise Lane	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 910-7831	206	15	14.1	65.5%	71 (34.5%)	97 (47.1%)	22 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)								(n/a)
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1804 Hillcrest Drive	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5830	731	40	18.0	100.0%	317 (43.4%)	270 (36.9%)	101 (13.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	66.2	163^rd of 491 public elementary schools	66.8%		58.5	209^th of 495 public elementary schools	57.8%	46	45.7	38.1	55.5	53.1	47.4	46.2	36.6	53.5	50.4	45.9	47.1	51.8	62.4	52.2	53.0	45.3	46.7	50.5	47.7	47.4	$10,868	$1,376	$9,492
International Studies Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1218 Cobb Street	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5825	636	34	18.6	100.0%	308 (48.4%)	185 (29.1%)	86 (13.5%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.2%)	58.5	206^th of 491 public elementary schools	58.0%		70.6	137^th of 495 public elementary schools	72.3%	69	34.4	46.9	39.0	54.4	44.1	35.4	45.1	36.1	57.0	43.8	36.3	43.8	46.3	58.8	46.7	34.3	46.5	42.4	57.0	45.5	$11,138	$1,579	$9,559
Math & Science Magnet School	Public, Magnet	1-6	213 E Thomas Green Rd	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5845	499	32	15.4	100.0%	94 (18.8%)	288 (57.7%)	94 (18.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	10.9	458^th of 491 public elementary schools	6.7%		10.2	466^th of 495 public elementary schools	5.9%	8	18.7	14.9	25.4	7.9	16.9	22.0	16.3	26.9	9.4	18.9	17.4	12.0	25.0	18.4	18.0	25.3	24.3	30.9	16.9	24.5	$13,549	$2,705	$10,844
Kindergarten Center	Public	K	618 W. Nettleton	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5835	485	33	14.5	100.0%	120 (24.7%)	238 (49.1%)	91 (18.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.0%)								(n/a)																					$12,952	$2,046	$10,907
Leadership Magnet School	Public, Magnet	1-6	1110 West Washington Avenue	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5855	492	28	17.7	100.0%	67 (13.6%)	330 (67.1%)	70 (14.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	9.8	465^th of 491 public elementary schools	5.3%		11.5	458^th of 495 public elementary schools	7.5%	7	19.2	14.0	12.3	24.4	17.5	16.0	15.1	14.8	28.1	18.3	20.2	17.5	12.4	28.1	19.5	12.7	17.4	24.7	24.4	19.5	$12,640	$2,527	$10,113
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet	Public, Magnet	1-6	1001 Rosemond Avenue	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 933-5850	633	35	18.1	100.0%	141 (22.3%)	386 (61.0%)	70 (11.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.9%)	31.7	362^nd of 491 public elementary schools	26.3%		33.6	350^th of 495 public elementary schools	29.3%	12	23.5	22.9	33.7	37.6	29.1	24.5	22.9	40.0	37.6	30.9	53.0	32.3	43.8	32.9	40.8	27.4	19.8	28.9	40.0	28.7	$11,391	$1,928	$9,463

Frequently Asked Questions about University Heights School Of Medical Arts

What is the racial makeup of University Heights School Of Medical Arts?

Students at University Heights School Of Medical Arts are 49% African American, 25% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

What district is University Heights School Of Medical Arts in?

Nettleton School District

What schools do graduates of University Heights School Of Medical Arts attend?

Students who attend University Heights School Of Medical Arts usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nettleton Junior High School
High : Nettleton High School

How many students attend University Heights School Of Medical Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 491 students attended University Heights School Of Medical Arts.

Is University Heights School Of Medical Arts a good school?

University Heights School Of Medical Arts ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Arkansas elementary schools.

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