Top Rankings
Malden R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 841 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
841 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Malden R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#492 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
245 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
29%
15%
# White Students
507 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
60%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
64
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
53
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,024 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,019
$15,066
Spending / Student
$12,024
$13,894
Best Malden R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malden Lower Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-5791
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Malden High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Burkhart St
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Malden, MO 63863
(573) 276-4546
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malden R-I School District?
Malden R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 841 students.
What is the rank of Malden R-I School District?
Malden R-I School District is ranked #495 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (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 Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malden R-I School District?
60% of Malden R-I School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 11:1, 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 $12,024 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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