Malvern Middle School

Malvern Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Malvern, Arkansas, on the edge of an urban area. The school serves seventh and eighth graders with an enrollment of 287 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, ensuring that each child receives ample attention from their educators. With 25 full-time equivalent teachers, Malvern Middle School provides a supportive learning environment.

While the MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and academic score of 2.9 out of 10 indicate areas for improvement in terms of standardized test performance—where only 27% of students are proficient or above in ELA/reading and 25% in math—the school is committed to fostering student development through targeted programs and resources tailored to individual needs. Malvern Middle School sits in a town with a blend of rural and suburban characteristics, offering its students a community that values education while providing access to urban amenities nearby.

While current test scores at Malvern Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.