Linden School is a public school in Malden, Massachusetts, United States with over 750 students. In 2001, the school used a $250,000 Small Schools Grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to divide Linden School into two autonomous schools.
Serving 813 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Linden ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Linden's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Malden, MA, covering approximately 5.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linden's student population of 813 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
813 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
12 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Linden ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
25%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Shark
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linden's ranking?
Linden is ranked #759 out of 1,626 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Linden?
813 students attend Linden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Linden students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linden?
Linden has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Linden offer ?
Linden offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Linden part of?
Linden is part of Malden School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
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