Dunbar Magnet Middle School vs Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Little Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy
Little Rock · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
306 students
| Measure | Dunbar Magnet Middle School Little Rock, Arkansas | Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 211 | #482 of 511 |
| National rank | #13482 of 15,369 | #47637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 315 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 15.0).
- •Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 100%).
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.6).
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 306.
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School is a public school while Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dunbar Magnet Middle School better than Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Magnet Middle School ranks higher (21.7 vs 15.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dunbar Magnet Middle School and Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School: 315. Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Magnet Middle School and Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy rank in Arkansas?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School is 200th of 211 and Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy is 482nd of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).