MALVERN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1910 SULTON ST
MALVERN, AR 72104

299 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Malvern Junior High School, located on Sulton Street in Malvern, Arkansas, serves as a vital component of the Malvern School District. As the home of the "Leopards," the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the academic and social development of students in the early adolescent years. The institution emphasizes building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and sports to foster school spirit and community engagement.

The school operates with a commitment to student success, utilizing the resources and athletic programs associated with the broader Malvern Leopards athletic department. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and character development, Malvern Junior High strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and beyond. Families and community members can stay informed about school news, calendars, and district policies through the school’s official website at http://malvernleopards.org.

299

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MALVERN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	31
Black	81
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
155 (51.8 %)
Black
81 (27.1 %)
Hispanic
31 (10.4 %)
Two or More
28 (9.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MALVERN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)332-7530
Website:	http://malvernleopards.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 148