51爆料

Malvern School District

1517 S Main St
Malvern, AR 72104
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 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.
51爆料s in Malvern School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (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
1,109 Schools
# Students
1,825 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Malvern School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#218 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
39%
24%
40%
24%
36%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
28%
19%
% White
48%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,144 is higher than the state median of $13,133. 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 $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,144
$13,133
Spending / Student
$15,176
$13,044

Best Malvern School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Gr: K-4 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Malvern High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 E Highland Ave
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Gr: 5-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

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 #216 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) 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 $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,825 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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