Top Rankings
Malden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,101 students in Malden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Malden School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
6,101 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
492 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Malden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.63
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,386 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
23%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,632 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
23%
# Black Students
1,188 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
19%
10%
# White Students
1,651 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
27%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
217
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
439
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
445
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
438
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
439
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
435
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
480
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
475
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
497
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
479
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
431
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
439
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
435
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
433
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
19
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,865 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,258 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,865
$23,971
Spending / Student
$21,258
$24,732
Best Malden School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malden High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
77 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #22.
Linden
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Grades: K-8
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Beebe
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Grades: K-8
| 935 students
Rank: #44.
Ferryway
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Grades: K-8
| 896 students
Rank: #55.
Forestdale
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74 Sylvan Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Grades: K-8
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Salemwood
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Grades: K-8
| 934 students
Rank: n/an/a
257 Mountain Avenue
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7025
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7025
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malden School District?
Malden School District manages 7 public schools serving 6,101 students.
What is the rank of Malden School District?
Malden School District is ranked #293 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malden School District?
27% of Malden School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malden School District?
Malden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Malden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,258 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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