Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

About Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is a public elementary school in Marion, Indiana. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education to its students, with a focus on the arts. The curriculum includes music, theater, dance, and visual arts, in addition to the core academic subjects. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as choir, orchestra, and art club. The school has a strong commitment to the arts, and it is reflected in its facilities. The school has a state-of-the-art theater, a spacious music room, and an art studio. The school also has a dedicated dance studio, where students can practice and perfect their skills. Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is dedicated to providing its students with the best education possible. The school strives to create an environment where students can explore and develop their creativity and talents. The school also offers its students a range of opportunities to get involved in the arts, both in and out of the classroom.

Address:	1402 Crestmere West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone:	(870) 735-4588
Site:	–
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	706 students

Overview Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School serves 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School

Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.