Top Rankings
Malden School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,282 students in Malden School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Malden School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
6,282 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
463 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Malden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.65
# American Indian Students
30 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,335 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
21%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,942 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
25%
# Black Students
1,183 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
19%
10%
# White Students
1,511 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
24%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
272 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
251
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
414
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
445
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
499
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
461
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
446
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
460
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
441
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
482
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
489
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
489
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
462
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
492
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
440
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
11
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,293 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,646 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$121 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$130 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,293
$23,845
Spending / Student
$20,646
$24,602
Best Malden School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malden High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #22.
Linden
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Grades: K-8
| 825 students
Rank: #33.
Ferryway
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Grades: K-8
| 905 students
Rank: #44.
Beebe
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
Rank: #55.
Forestdale
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
74 Sylvan Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Grades: K-8
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Salemwood
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0647
Grades: K-8
| 956 students
Rank: n/an/a
257 Mountain Avenue
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7025
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7025
Grades: PK
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malden School District?
Malden School District manages 7 public schools serving 6,282 students.
What is the rank of Malden School District?
Malden School District is ranked #274 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malden School District?
31% of Malden School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malden School District?
Malden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Malden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,646 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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