- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Malvern, AR
Malvern Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Malvern Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050924001373
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malvern Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Malvern · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Malvern Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern Junior High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Malvern, AR.
School address
District: Malvern School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050924001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Malvern Junior High School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 050924001373 · Malvern, AR Middle · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 11:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Malvern Elementary School (781 students)
Malvern Junior High School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Malvern Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Malvern Elemen
Malvern Elementary School
781 students
- Malvern High S
Malvern High School
559 students
- Wilson Interme 272
Wilson Intermediate School
272 students
- This school 264
Malvern Junior High School
264 students
What this shows Malvern Junior High School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malvern Junior High School compares
Malvern Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Malvern Junior High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Malvern School District reports $13,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malvern Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malvern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malvern Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malvern Junior High School
How many students attend Malvern Junior High School?
Malvern Junior High School has 264 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Malvern, AR. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malvern Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malvern Junior High School is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malvern Junior High School?
63.2% of students at Malvern Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malvern Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Malvern Junior High School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Malvern, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malvern Junior High School?
Malvern Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Malvern Junior High School rank among public schools in Malvern?
By Resource Investment Index, Malvern Junior High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Malvern, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Malvern on the city page.
What other schools are in Malvern School District?
Besides Malvern Junior High School, Malvern School District also operates Malvern Elementary School (781 students), Malvern High School (559 students), and Wilson Intermediate School (272 students). See the Malvern School District district page for the complete list.