For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 493 students in Magazine School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Magazine School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
493 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Magazine School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
95%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,320 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,657 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,320
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,657
$13,043
Best Magazine School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magazine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 E Priddy St
Magazine, AR 72943
(479) 969-2565
Magazine, AR 72943
(479) 969-2565
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Magazine High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
292 E Priddy St
Magazine, AR 72943
(479) 969-2640
Magazine, AR 72943
(479) 969-2640
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Magazine School District?
Magazine School District manages 2 public schools serving 493 students.
What is the rank of Magazine School District?
Magazine School District is ranked #160 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Magazine School District?
95% of Magazine School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Magazine School District?
Magazine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Magazine School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,657 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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