Malden School District
School District · Malden, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,933
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,933
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Malden?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Malden as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ferryway
Malden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Linden
Malden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forestdale
Malden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#181 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,933
$1,438 vs Massachusetts median
District size
6,282 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Malden ranks #181 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Malden's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ferryway (6.3/10), Linden (6.0/10), and Forestdale (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Malden
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferryway | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Linden | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Forestdale | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Beebe | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Malden High | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Salemwood | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Malden
Malden is a Malden, Massachusetts school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 6,282 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $19,933 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Malden demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ferryway, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Malden students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Malden, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Malden with test data.
Schools in Malden
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Malden
- Total Enrollment
- 6,282
- Teachers (FTE)
- 463
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Malden?
Malden has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Malden?
The average composite rating for Malden is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Malden?
Malden spends $19,933 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Malden?
The average student-teacher ratio in Malden is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Malden?
Ferryway is the highest-rated school in Malden with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Malden?
Across schools in Malden with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Malden compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Malden has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.4%
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Compare Malden with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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