D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Malvern Middle School

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1910 SULTON ST, Malvern, AR 72104
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 30% · Math 29% proficient · 14th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
287
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%14/100reading 16th percentile, math 12th percentile among Arkansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−13 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−17 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%32%reading -13 pts, math -28 pts9th percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%45%reading -14 pts, math +2 pts29th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -19 pts, math -21 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -9 pts, math -19 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1910 SULTON ST
City Malvern
ZIP Code 72104
District 0509240
NCES School ID 050924001373
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72104

Understanding the community around Malvern Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,787
Per Capita Income $22,965
Poverty Rate 17.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%
High School or Higher 88.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $109,800
Median Rent $710
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Malvern Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.8%
Black 26.1%
Hispanic/Latino 11.9%
Two or More Races 10.8%
American Indian 1.7%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 287
Teachers (FTE) 25.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Malvern Middle School?
Malvern Middle School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Malvern Middle School?
Malvern Middle School has 287 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Malvern Middle School serve?
Malvern Middle School serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Malvern Middle School receive per student?
Malvern Middle School receives $14,496 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Malvern Middle School in 72104 ▼
Avg Home Value
$146,680
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+0.5%
% Renters
26.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026