Linden

29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 787 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Linden ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Linden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Linden's student population of 787 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
787 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

Linden ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
#822 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
37%
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52%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
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Hispanic
22%
23%
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Black
19%
10%
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White
29%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linden's ranking?
Linden is ranked #822 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Linden often compared to?
Lindenis often viewed alongside schools like Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Hopkinton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Linden?
787 students attend Linden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Linden students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linden?
Linden has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Linden offer ?
Linden offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Linden part of?
Linden is part of Malden School District.

School Reviews

5   1/18/2010
My son is in second grade and loves his teachers. They give a lot of encouragement to the students and so he does well withhis homeworks- does most of them on his own and asks me to check them for him. They have lots of exercises for homework and of course, I also buy some extra books for him to read and work on at home. He gets " Good Communicator" award and others. My son also tells me that they try different musical instruments in school and it builds his love of music more.
- Posted by Parent - mmija

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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