Marvell Academy
Marvell Academy was founded in 1966. Marvell Academy is accredited by the Mississippi Private School Association and has been MPSA accredited since 1971.
This school creates a nurturing environment that will foster knowledgeable, empathetic, strategic, self-directed, and physically fit individuals who will be able to function in society.
Elementary students can participate in pee wee football, basketball and cheerleading.
They compete locally in art, science and spelling contests, with many advancing to the MPSA district and state competitions.
Students enjoy class parties, field trips, a Christmas musical, Spring operetta, Fall Festival and end-of-the-year Awards Assembly.
Elementary also participates each year in the Math-a-Thon for St.
Jude's Hospital and the Jump-a-Thon for the American Heart Association.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 197 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Marvell Academy was founded in 1966. Marvell Academy is accredited by the Mississippi Private School Association and has been MPSA accredited since 1971. This school creates a nurturing environment that will foster knowledgeable, empathetic, strategic, self-directed, and physically fit individuals who will be able to function in society. Elementary students can participate in pee wee football, basketball and cheerleading. They compete locally in art, science and spelling contests, with many advancing to the MPSA district and state competitions. Students enjoy class parties, field trips, a Christmas musical, Spring operetta, Fall Festival and end-of-the-year Awards Assembly. Elementary also participates each year in the Math-a-Thon for St. Jude's Hospital and the Jump-a-Thon for the American Heart Association.
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