Top Rankings
Malvern School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,825 students in Malvern School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Malvern School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,825 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Malvern School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
210 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
506 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
28%
19%
# White Students
874 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
48%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
215 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
133
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
12
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,144 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,176 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,144
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,176
$13,043
Best Malvern School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Grades: K-4
| 680 students
Rank: #33.
Malvern High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Highland Ave
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Grades: 5-6
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malvern School District?
Malvern School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,825 students.
What is the rank of Malvern School District?
Malvern School District is ranked #220 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malvern School District?
48% of Malvern School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malvern School District?
Malvern School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Malvern School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,176 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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