Serving 264 students in grades 7-8, Malvern Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Malvern Junior High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Malvern, AR, encompassing approximately 457.5 square miles. The zone extends up to 35.4 miles from the school, with typical drives to the school taking between 20 to 30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malvern Middle School's student population of 264 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Malvern Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malvern Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#767 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malvern Middle School's ranking?
Malvern Middle School is ranked #767 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Malvern Middle School?
264 students attend Malvern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Malvern Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malvern Middle School?
Malvern Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Malvern Middle School offer ?
Malvern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Malvern Middle School part of?
Malvern Middle School is part of Malvern School District.
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