Top Rankings
Malvern School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,933 students in Malvern School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Malvern School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
1,933 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Malvern School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#214 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.59
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
14%
# Black Students
548 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
29%
20%
# White Students
992 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
51%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
190 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
138
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
151
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
162
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
140
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
9
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,353 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,328 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,353
$13,010
Spending / Student
$14,328
$12,922
Best Malvern School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Grades: PK-4
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Grades: 7-8
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Malvern High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Highland Ave
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Grades: 5-6
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malvern School District?
Malvern School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,933 students.
What is the rank of Malvern School District?
Malvern School District is ranked #214 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malvern School District?
51% of Malvern School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malvern School District?
Malvern School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Malvern School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,328 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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