Serving 338 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 41%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malcolm White's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Malcolm White ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malcolm White is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
56%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malcolm White's ranking?
Malcolm White is ranked #959 out of 1,631 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 41% 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?
338 students attend Malcolm White.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Malcolm White students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malcolm White?
Malcolm White has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Malcolm White offer ?
Malcolm White offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Malcolm White part of?
Malcolm White is part of Woburn School District.
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