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#683 of 1,036 schools in AR
Malvern Middle School
Middle School · Malvern School District · Malvern, AR
A middle school in Malvern, AR serving grades 7th – 8th.
1910 SULTON ST, Malvern, AR 72104
- Math 29% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malvern Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Malvern Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,057/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malvern), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,492
Median home value
$117,300
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Malvern School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Malvern Middle School is listed in MALVERN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malvern Middle School
Malvern Middle School is a public middle school in Malvern, AR, part of Malvern School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #683 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malvern Middle School
What grades does Malvern Middle School serve?
Malvern Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Malvern Middle School?
Malvern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malvern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malvern Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malvern Middle School rank in AR?
Malvern Middle School ranks #683 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Malvern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Malvern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Malvern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malvern Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Malvern Middle School a charter school?
No, Malvern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malvern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Malvern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malvern Middle School?
80.1% of students at Malvern Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hot Spring County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (501) 332-7530
- Area population (ZIP 72104)
- 23,222
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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