Enrollment
264
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Malvern Junior High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Malvern Junior High School
Malvern Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Malvern, Arkansas, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 264 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Malvern School District also operates Malvern Elementary School (781 students) and Malvern High School (559 students) alongside Malvern Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Malvern Junior High School compares
Malvern Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Malvern School District, which includes Malvern Junior High School.
$13,071
Per student
+7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 39.4%
Federal 23.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Malvern Junior High School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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