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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET

1218 COBB ST, JONESBORO, AR, 72401

Top 25% School in ARKANSAS

Ranked 61 of 191 in ARKANSAS

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About INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET

International Studies Magnet is a public magnet school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, for students in grades 1–6. The school has about 622 students and 18 teachers, which means there is a structured but supportive learning environment. International Studies Magnet focuses on a global curriculum that includes world cultures, geography, and international points of view in everyday lessons to help students learn more than just traditional subjects. Recent data shows that 50% of students at International Studies Magnet were proficient or better in math, and 43% were proficient or better in reading. The school has a lot of different kinds of students, and a lot of them are from minority groups, which makes for a culturally rich environment. The school's teaching style also includes programs that promote inquiry-based learning, the use of technology, and group projects.The school gets a lot of support from the district and has a good reputation in the community, even though the amount of money spent on each student may change from year to year.Families in the Jonesboro area like that the school focuses on global awareness, academic consistency, and getting students involved. International Studies Magnet has steady academic performance and a unique global-learning model that helps students keep growing, hence making it one of the best school in Arkansas

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET Contact Information

Address

1218 COBB ST, JONESBORO, AR, 72401

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Phone

(870) 933-5825

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 43% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
622
Total Students
$52230
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 61 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 50.16%
Asian 0.96%
Hispanic 13.18%
Black 29.42%
Two+ Races 5.79%
Native Am. 0.48%
White
50.16%
Asian
0.96%
Hispanic
13.18%
Black
29.42%
Two+ Races
5.79%
Native Am.
0.48%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 622
44.53%
277 Female
55.47%
345 Male

Student Population

622 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

417 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recognized as a “Lighthouse Blue Ribbon School of Excellence” in 2025

International Studies Magnet was awarded a “Lighthouse” designation by Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence — a distinction acknowledging schools that show strong commitment to excellence, especially in diverse and high-needs communities.

FAQ

Q1. What languages can you learn at the International Studies Magnet?

Ans. Students can learn more than one language, such as Spanish, French, and Mandarin.

Q2. Are there programs that let people from different cultures meet?

Ans. Yes, the school wants students to take part in cultural awareness events and international projects.

Q3. How do global studies fit into the curriculum?

Ans. Lessons cover world history, geography, global economics, and cultural studies.

Q4. Are there clubs outside of school?

Ans. Yes, there are options like Model UN, debate, international arts, and cultural clubs.

Q5. Do parents take part in school events?

Ans. Families can volunteer, go to workshops, and take part in events with an international theme.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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