Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Malden Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Malden Grade School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Malden, IL, encompassing approximately 36.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malden Grade School's student population of 79 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
79 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Malden Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malden Grade School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1693 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)1.3%
31.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malden Grade School's ranking?
Malden Grade School is ranked #1693 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Malden Grade School often compared to?
Malden Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Douglas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Malden Grade School?
79 students attend Malden Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Malden Grade School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malden Grade School?
Malden Grade School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Malden Grade School offer ?
Malden Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Malden Grade School part of?
Malden Grade School is part of Malden CCSD 84 School District.
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