Serving 287 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 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Malvern Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malvern Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Malvern Middle School is ranked #773 out of 997 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
287 students attend Malvern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Malvern Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malvern Middle School?
Malvern Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Malvern Middle School offer ?
Malvern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Malvern Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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