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6.6avg / 10

Malvern School District

School District · Malvern, Arkansas

Students: 1,825
Teachers (FTE): 163

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,825

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#109 of 245

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,806

+$1,400 vs Arkansas median

District size

1,825 students

Larger than Arkansas median

The short answer

Malvern School District ranks #109 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Malvern School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Malvern Elementary School (8.3/10), Malvern Middle School (7.0/10), and Malvern High School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Malvern School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Malvern Elementary School8.3 / 10
2Malvern Middle School7.0 / 10
3Malvern High School6.7 / 10
4Wilson Intermediate School4.3 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $13,806 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Malvern School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Malvern Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Malvern School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 39.6%.

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 Proficiency38.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency39.6%
School
State
Not reported

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
District spending per student
$13,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Malvern School District?

Malvern School District's district-level spending was $13,806 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Malvern School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Malvern School District?

Across schools in Malvern School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.6%. 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 6.6/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
38.4%
ELA Proficiency
39.6%

How we rate schools

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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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