Malvern High School is a public high school in Malvern, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Brown Local School District. Sports teams are called the Hornets, and they compete in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Inter-Valley Conference.
Serving 134 students in grades 6-8, Malvern Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malvern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Malvern Middle School's student population of 134 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1890
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Malvern Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malvern Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1782 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malvern Middle School's ranking?
Malvern Middle School is ranked #1782 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Malvern Middle School?
134 students attend Malvern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Malvern Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malvern Middle School?
Malvern Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Malvern Middle School offer ?
Malvern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Malvern Middle School part of?
Malvern Middle School is part of Brown Local School District.
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