Best Public Schools in Malvern, IA

Summary:

The city of Malvern, Iowa is home to a single standout school, East Mills Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12. This school consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with some grade levels achieving exceptional results, such as 88.9% of 11th graders being proficient or better in ELA in the 2023-2024 school year.

Despite a recent drop in its statewide ranking from 16th out of 332 Iowa high schools in 2021-2022 to 144th out of 338 in 2023-2024, East Mills Junior/Senior High School still maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, with 90.23% White, 1.86% African American, 4.65% Hispanic, and 2.79% two or more races, may contribute to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment. Additionally, the East Mills Community School District spends $17,336 per student, suggesting a commitment to providing adequate resources and support for the students.

Overall, East Mills Junior/Senior High School stands out as a strong academic performer in the Malvern area, with a focus on excellence in core subjects and a diverse student population. While the school's ranking has fluctuated, its consistent performance above state averages and its resource allocation indicate a dedication to student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Mills Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1505 E 15th Street	Malvern	51551	Mills County	East Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 624-8645	204	17	11.8	33.3%	182 (89.2%)	3 (1.5%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	60.6	144^th of 338 public high schools	57.4%		64.7	110^th of 336 public high schools	67.3%	34	66.7	83.3	80.8	81.3	88.9	66.7	83.3	69.2	65.6	69.4	75.0	57.6	$17,336	$249	$17,088

Cities Near Malvern

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hastings	6.65 mi	1	278^th
Glenwood	8.27 mi	4	75^th
Tabor	9.26 mi	2	156^th
Treynor	15.81 mi	3	5^th
Sidney	17.75 mi	3	171^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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