MICROSOCIETY MAGNET SCHOOL

MICROSOCIETY MAGNET SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in JONESBORO, AR with about 555 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, MICROSOCIETY MAGNET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MICROSOCIETY MAGNET SCHOOL, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is a unique educational institution that functions as a fully operational "micro-society" within the school building. Instead of a traditional classroom-only environment, the school is structured to mimic the real world, allowing students to hold jobs, operate businesses, manage a government, and participate in a school-based economy. Through this hands-on, experiential learning model, students gain a practical understanding of civics, entrepreneurship, and professional responsibility, all while meeting state academic standards.

The school’s curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application by integrating "society time" into the daily schedule. By creating their own currency, electing officials, and managing various services such as banks, media outlets, and retail stores, students develop critical life skills like financial literacy, collaborative problem-solving, and leadership. As part of the Jonesboro Public Schools district, the magnet program aims to foster an engaging, immersive environment that prepares students to become active, informed citizens long before they graduate.

For more information, contact MICROSOCIETY MAGNET SCHOOL at (870) 933-5855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.