Summary:
In zip code 72943, there is one elementary school, Magazine Elementary School, serving grades PK through 6 in the rural community of Magazine, Arkansas, as part of the Magazine School District.
Magazine Elementary School serves 295 students and has a high rate of economic disadvantage, with 76.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school spends a significant $15,930 per student and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. However, its state ranking has declined over three years, from 90th (4 stars) in 2023-2024 to 239th (3 stars) in 2025-2026. Overall proficiency in 2025-2026 is slightly above state averages in English Language Arts (44% vs. 39.4%), Reading (40.8% vs. 40.4%), Mathematics (44.8% vs. 44.1%), and Science (48% vs. 44%).
The most notable finding is the exceptional performance of the 5th grade class in 2025-2026, which scored 20-30 percentage points above state averages in all subjects, suggesting a standout cohort or teaching team. Conversely, 3rd and 4th grades generally underperform state averages, while 6th grade also falls below, creating an inconsistent "U-shaped" pattern. A bright spot is the school's consistent above-average performance in Science for two consecutive years. Additionally, Mathematics proficiency saw a dramatic 14.7 percentage point improvement from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, though this volatility underscores the need for sustained progress across all grade levels.
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