Malden Early Learning Center

257 Mountain Avenue
Malden, MA 02148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Malden Early Learning Center serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Malden Early Learning Center's student population of 239 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Malden Early Learning Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
24%
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Black
18%
10%
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White
34%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Malden Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Malden Early Learning Center?
239 students attend Malden Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Malden Early Learning Center students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malden Early Learning Center?
Malden Early Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Malden Early Learning Center offer ?
Malden Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Malden Early Learning Center part of?
Malden Early Learning Center is part of Malden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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