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Malden R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 807 students in Malden R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Malden R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
807 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Malden R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#498 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
29%
15%
% White
57%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,568 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,530 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,568
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,530
$14,009
Best Malden R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malden Lower Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Malden High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malden R-I School District?
Malden R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 807 students.
What is the rank of Malden R-I School District?
Malden R-I School District is ranked #500 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (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 Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malden R-I School District?
57% of Malden R-I School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malden R-I School District?
Malden R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Malden R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,530 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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