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Malden CCSD 84 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 79 students in Malden CCSD 84 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Malden CCSD 84 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
79 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Malden CCSD 84 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#478 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2021-22)1.3%
31.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
80%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,468 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,684 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$2 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,468
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,684
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Malden CCSD 84 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malden Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 East St
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malden CCSD 84 School District?
Malden CCSD 84 School District manages 1 public schools serving 79 students.
What is the rank of Malden CCSD 84 School District?
Malden CCSD 84 School District is ranked #492 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malden CCSD 84 School District?
80% of Malden CCSD 84 School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malden CCSD 84 School District?
Malden CCSD 84 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Malden CCSD 84 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,684 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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