For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 383 students in Malden, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Malden, MO is Malden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malden, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Malden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Malden, MO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Malden, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Malden, MO include Malden High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Malden?
1 public middle schools are located in Malden.
What is the racial composition of students in Malden?
Malden public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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