Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Magnet School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Magnet School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
34%
14%
Black
5%
19%
White
54%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Magnet School's ranking?
West Magnet School is ranked #651 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are West Magnet School often compared to?
West Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Mountain Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend West Magnet School?
549 students attend West Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West Magnet School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Magnet School?
West Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Magnet School offer ?
West Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Magnet School part of?
West Magnet School is part of Batesville School District.
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