Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Malcolm White ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Malcolm White serves a central area in Woburn, MA, covering approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malcolm White's student population of 323 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Rankings
Malcolm White ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malcolm White is 0.65, which is less 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
#982 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tiger Orange and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malcolm White's ranking?
Malcolm White is ranked #982 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Malcolm White?
323 students attend Malcolm White.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Malcolm White students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malcolm White?
Malcolm White has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Malcolm White offer ?
Malcolm White offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Malcolm White part of?
Malcolm White is part of Woburn School District.
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