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Malcolm White

Elementary School · Woburn

36 Bow Street, Woburn, MA 01801

Enrollment

338

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,284 of 1,793

In Woburn

#7 of 10

public schools

In district

#7 of 10

Woburn

School environment

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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Malcolm White

5.2/10

Elementary School in Woburn · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.7/10

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About Malcolm White

Malcolm White is a public elementary school in Woburn, MA, part of Woburn. Malcolm White serves approximately 338 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Malcolm White has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,284 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Malcolm White show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 4.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-18.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,015
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Malcolm White — Students at Malcolm White score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 39.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 41.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
41.5%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
25.5%
ELA
40.3%
2022
Math
35.5%
ELA
37.3%
2023
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
25.7%
ELA
25.7%
2025
Math
28.3%
ELA
25.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.

How Malcolm White Compares

See how Malcolm White performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
28th percentile in MA
Academic
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
7.7/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
19.2%

Location

36 Bow Street, Woburn, MA 01801

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Malcolm White may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Alice M Barrows (rated 8.3/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Reading), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lincoln Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Winchester), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lynch Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Winchester), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Woburn, see our Woburn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Woburn High Woburn 0.1 mi 5.7
Shamrock Woburn 0.5 mi 5.9
John F Kennedy Middle School Woburn 0.6 mi 5.3
ST CHARLES SCHOOL Woburn 0.7 mi 5.0
Goodyear Elementary School Woburn 0.9 mi 3.2
Hurld-Wyman Elementary School Woburn 1.1 mi 6.4
ACERA SCHOOL Winchester 1.4 mi 7.4
Muraco Elementary Winchester 1.6 mi 7.0
Lynch Elementary Winchester 1.7 mi 8.1
Winchester High School Winchester 2.0 mi 8.0
Linscott-Rumford Woburn 1.9 mi 3.9
ST MARY'S SCHOOL Winchester 2.1 mi
THE WILDER SCHOOL Winchester 2.1 mi
Daniel L Joyce Middle School Woburn 1.7 mi 6.5
Lincoln Elementary Winchester 2.4 mi 8.2
Robin Hood Stoneham 1.8 mi 5.2
McCall Middle Winchester 2.4 mi 8.4
Mary D Altavesta Woburn 2.3 mi 2.7
Clyde Reeves Woburn 2.3 mi 6.6
Alice M Barrows Reading 2.7 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,754

Median Home Value

$641,800

Median Rent

$2,190/mo

Population

41,205

College Educated

47.3%

Homeownership

57.6%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Median Age

39.5

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Greenhalge Lowell, MA 5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Malcolm White

What grades does Malcolm White serve?

Malcolm White serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Malcolm White?

Malcolm White has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm White?

The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm White is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Malcolm White rank in MA?

Malcolm White ranks #1,284 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Malcolm White's MySchoolScout rating?

Malcolm White has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Malcolm White?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Malcolm White has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Malcolm White a charter school?

No, Malcolm White is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Malcolm White a Title I school?

No, Malcolm White is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
25 Some Transit
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%

District

Woburn
District Enrollment
4,424
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,015
District Rank
#7 of 10

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