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5.9 avg / 10

Malvern School District

School District · Malvern, Arkansas

Students: 1,825
Teachers (FTE): 163

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,806

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#171 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,806

+$1,400 vs Arkansas median

District size

1,825 students

Larger than Arkansas median

About Malvern School District

Malvern School District is a Malvern, Arkansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,825 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $13,806 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Malvern School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Malvern High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Malvern School District students show an average math proficiency of 25.5% and ELA proficiency of 25.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Malvern School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 25.7%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Malvern School District with test data.

Schools in Malvern School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Malvern
Total Enrollment
1,825
Teachers (FTE)
163
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Malvern School District?

Malvern School District has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Malvern School District?

The average composite rating for Malvern School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Malvern School District?

Malvern School District spends $13,806 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Malvern School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Malvern School District is 11.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Malvern School District?

Malvern High School is the highest-rated school in Malvern School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Malvern School District?

Across schools in Malvern School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Malvern School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Malvern School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
25.5%
ELA Proficiency
25.7%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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