Mission
Our purpose is to create a nurturing environment that will foster knowledgeable, empathetic, strategic, self-directed, and physically fit individuals who will be able to function in society.

Accreditation
Marvell Academy is accredited by the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools and has been MPSA/MAIS accredited since 1971.


Elementary
Reading, spelling, math, English, library skills, art, music and physical education are some of the subjects and activities offered.  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 MAIS 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.

Secondary
English, creative writing, English composition, Spanish, algebra, geometry, calculus, physics, health, biology, world geography, world history, U.S. history, Arkansas history, government, keyboarding, computer, computer applications, and accounting are among the subjects offered.

Extra Curricular Opportunities
Organizations and activities include Student Council, National Honor Society, Yearbook Staff,  Newspaper Staff, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spanish Club, Chorus, cheerleading, football, basketball, baseball, softball and track.  High school students enjoy pep rallies, Homecoming dances, Spanish festival days, the Honor Banquet and Sports Banquet, Junior-Senior Prom and end-of-year Awards Assembly.  Grades 7-12 participate in the Academic Betterment Competition and science fairs with students from other MAIS schools.