Magnet Cove High School

Summary:

Magnet Cove High School is a public high school located in Malvern, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 326 students. The school is part of the Magnet Cove School District, which is ranked 96 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Magnet Cove High School has consistently ranked in the top 100 high schools in Arkansas over the past several years, with rankings ranging from 44 to 102 out of 282-305 high schools. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as ATLAS and ACT Aspire, is generally above the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics. Notably, the school's proficiency rates in Geometry and Biology are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Magnet Cove High School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.5 to 6.0 students per teacher over the past three years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. The school also spends $10,645 per student, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools.

When comparing Magnet Cove High School to the nearby schools, such as Ouachita High School and Poyen High School, Magnet Cove High School generally outperforms them in terms of state rankings and standardized test scores. However, Lakeside High School, which is located about 9 miles away, consistently ranks higher than Magnet Cove High School and has a higher percentage of students proficient in core subjects. Additionally, Magnet Cove High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Cutter-Morning Star High School and Malvern High School.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 472 Magnet School Rd
       Malvern, AR  72104


(501) 332-5466

District: Magnet Cove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,645 Help


Feeder schools for Magnet Cove High School:

Elementary:    Magnet Cove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.6 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Two or more races:
5.8%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Magnet Cove High School ranks better than 62.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Magnet Cove High School ranks better than 72.1% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), two or more races (5.8%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnet Cove High School is 5.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnet Cove High School is $10,645.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Magnet Cove High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Magnet Cove High School 127th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Magnet Cove High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Magnet Cove High School 85th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Magnet Cove High School in the ranking list.)

Magnet Cove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnet Cove School District 96th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magnet Cove High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.21 151st 208 27.4%
2006 62.69 75th 206 63.6%
2007 70.38 59th 225 73.8%
2008 62.74 86th 223 61.4%
2009 68.38 75th 240 68.8%
2010 59.13 119th 254 53.1%
2011 67.89 84th 264 68.2%
2012 75.02 46th 265 82.6%
2013 71.16 71st 278 74.5%
2014 69.38 79th 280 71.8%
2015 34.68 183rd 275 33.5%
2016 73.19 61st 312 80.4%
2017 63.54 113th 315 64.1%
2018 72.74 70th 318 78.0%
2019 69.97 80th 319 74.9%
2021 45.01 200th 330 39.4%
2022 64.02 111th 318 65.1%
2023 66.09 99th 330 70.0%
2024 55.77 127th 335 62.1%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Magnet Cove High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.96 34th 232 85.3%
2007 72.38 28th 258 89.1%
2008 56.87 80th 256 68.8%
2009 67.28 48th 261 81.6%
2010 55.07 98th 262 62.6%
2011 67.50 45th 266 83.1%
2012 63.56 70th 266 73.7%
2013 65.55 64th 271 76.4%
2014 72.12 34th 268 87.3%
2015 33.76 179th 267 33.0%
2016 80.01 38th 269 85.9%
2017 55.02 113th 264 57.2%
2018 70.71 52nd 263 80.2%
2019 73.33 44th 282 84.4%
2021 56.38 102nd 290 64.8%
2022 60.53 93rd 282 67.0%
2023 69.60 63rd 295 78.6%
2024 65.04 85th 305 72.1%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Magnet Cove High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 313 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 313
1990 311 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1991 276 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1992 273 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1993 265 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1994 290 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 327 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 327 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 346 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1998 355 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1999 303 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 316 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2001 304 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 375 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 375 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 384 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 398 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 396 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 347 2 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2008 345 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 350 6 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2010 329 7 0 4 2 0 1 0 343
2011 300 5 2 4 2 0 0 0 313
2012 296 5 1 5 2 0 0 0 309
2013 300 9 1 3 2 0 1 0 316
2014 298 4 0 4 3 0 1 0 310
2015 314 2 2 9 1 0 1 0 329
2016 305 3 2 9 1 0 0 0 320
2017 320 3 1 12 3 0 1 0 340
2018 307 4 2 11 3 0 1 0 328
2019 318 4 0 14 3 0 1 0 340
2020 314 4 0 13 0 0 1 0 332
2021 315 4 0 10 0 0 8 0 337
2022 299 4 0 10 0 0 14 0 327
2023 300 3 0 7 0 0 16 0 326
2024 285 4 0 4 0 0 18 0 311

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Magnet Cove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 18.9 16.9 n/a
1989 313 22.0 14.2 n/a
1990 313 21.0 14.9 16.3
1991 277 17.9 15.4 14.1
1992 275 17.2 15.9 13.1
1993 266 18.4 14.5 11.7
1994 290 16.0 18.1 15.5
1995 333 20.6 16.2 18
1996 333 20.6 16.2 18
1997 351 21.9 16.0 17.9
1998 362 21.9 16.5 11.9
1999 311 16.1 19.3 20.3
2000 324 27.0 12.0 14.2
2001 312 28.0 11.1 17.3
2002 385 25.0 15.4 26.2
2003 385 25.0 15.4 26.2
2004 393 27.0 14.6 28
2005 402 30.0 13.4 36.6
2006 401 32.0 12.5 39.2
2007 355 32.0 11.1 45.6
2008 353 37.0 9.5 36.8
2009 360 34.0 10.6 40.6
2010 343 34.5 9.8 44.6
2011 313 30.5 10.2 46
2012 309 30.9 9.9 36.2
2013 316 30.9 10.2 39.6
2014 310 28.7 10.7 40.3
2015 329 28.0 11.7 44.4
2016 320 30.0 10.6 44.1
2017 340 33.5 10.1 28.2
2018 328 31.0 10.5 28.4
2019 340 53.2 6.3 42.1
2020 332 50.7 6.5 41.3
2021 337 55.3 6.0 42.1
2022 327 57.5 5.6 38.2
2023 326 59.2 5.5 34.7
2024 311 55.1 5.6 46.9

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 Magnet Cove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 18.9 16.9 n/a
1989 313 22.0 14.2 n/a
1990 313 21.0 14.9 16.3
1991 277 17.9 15.4 14.1
1992 275 17.2 15.9 13.1
1993 266 18.4 14.5 11.7
1994 290 16.0 18.1 15.5
1995 333 20.6 16.2 18
1996 333 20.6 16.2 18
1997 351 21.9 16.0 17.9
1998 362 21.9 16.5 11.9
1999 311 16.1 19.3 20.3
2000 324 27.0 12.0 14.2
2001 312 28.0 11.1 17.3
2002 385 25.0 15.4 26.2
2003 385 25.0 15.4 26.2
2004 393 27.0 14.6 28
2005 402 30.0 13.4 36.6
2006 401 32.0 12.5 39.2
2007 355 32.0 11.1 45.6
2008 353 37.0 9.5 36.8
2009 360 34.0 10.6 40.6
2010 343 34.5 9.8 44.6
2011 313 30.5 10.2 46
2012 309 30.9 9.9 36.2
2013 316 30.9 10.2 39.6
2014 310 28.7 10.7 40.3
2015 329 28.0 11.7 44.4
2016 320 30.0 10.6 44.1
2017 340 33.5 10.1 28.2
2018 328 31.0 10.5 28.4
2019 340 53.2 6.3 42.1
2020 332 50.7 6.5 41.3
2021 337 55.3 6.0 42.1
2022 327 57.5 5.6 38.2
2023 326 59.2 5.5 34.7
2024 311 55.1 5.6 46.9

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 Magnet Cove High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $449 (4.2%) $10,196 (95.8%) $10,645

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnet Cove High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 99th of 330 Middle schools
 4.9%
Ranks 44th of 282 High schoolsRanks 63rd of 295 High schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Magnet Cove High School)92.276.4
 15.8%
   7th Grade English (Magnet Cove School District)92.276.4
 15.8%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Magnet Cove High School)56.347.3
 9%
   7th Grade Math (Magnet Cove School District)56.347.3
 9%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Magnet Cove High School)60.936.4
 24.5%
   7th Grade Science (Magnet Cove School District)60.936.4
 24.5%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove High School)42.229.1
 13.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove School District)42.229.1
 13.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Magnet Cove High School)76.778
 1.3%
   8th Grade English (Magnet Cove School District)76.778
 1.3%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Magnet Cove High School)51.856.7
 4.9%
   8th Grade Math (Magnet Cove School District)51.856.7
 4.9%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Magnet Cove High School)39.342.3
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Magnet Cove School District)39.342.3
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove High School)53.654.2
 0.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove School District)53.654.2
 0.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Magnet Cove High School)6662.9
 3.1%
   9th Grade English (Magnet Cove School District)6662.9
 3.1%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Magnet Cove High School)41.533.9
 7.6%
   9th Grade Math (Magnet Cove School District)41.533.9
 7.6%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Magnet Cove High School)45.240.7
 4.5%
   9th Grade Science (Magnet Cove School District)45.240.7
 4.5%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove High School)39.650
 10.4%
   9th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove School District)39.650
 10.4%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Magnet Cove High School)7256.1
 15.9%
   10th Grade English (Magnet Cove School District)7256.1
 15.9%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Magnet Cove High School)4021.9
 18.1%
   10th Grade Math (Magnet Cove School District)4021.9
 18.1%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Magnet Cove High School)5224.4
 27.6%
   10th Grade Science (Magnet Cove School District)5224.4
 27.6%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove High School)3039
 9%
   10th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove School District)3039
 9%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Magnet Cove High School)24.213.5
 10.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Magnet Cove School District)24.213.5
 10.7%
11th Grade English (Magnet Cove High School)58.156.8
 1.3%
   11th Grade English (Magnet Cove School District)58.156.8
 1.3%
11th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove High School)32.327
 5.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Magnet Cove School District)32.327
 5.3%
11th Grade Science (Magnet Cove High School)24.227
 2.8%
   11th Grade Science (Magnet Cove School District)24.227
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340326
 4.1%
African American43
 25%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic147
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White318300
 5.7%
Two or More Races116
 1500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%34.7%
 7.4%


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Magnet Cove High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Magnet Cove Elementary School

Magnet Cove High School ranks 85th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Magnet Cove High School.

Students at Magnet Cove High School are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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