Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Malden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Malden Elementary School serves the southern part of Charleston, WV, covering an area of approximately 17.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malden Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
160 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Malden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malden Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malden Elementary School's ranking?
Malden Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Malden Elementary School often compared to?
Malden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Malden Elementary School?
160 students attend Malden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Malden Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malden Elementary School?
Malden Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Malden Elementary School offer ?
Malden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Malden Elementary School part of?
Malden Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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