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#1240 of 1,793 schools in MA
Malden Early Learning Center
School · Malden · Malden, MA
A school in Malden, MA serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
257 Mountain Avenue, Malden, MA 02148
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Malden Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,298
Median home value
$607,500
Median rent
$2,066/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheverus Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Webster ExtensionEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 1.5 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Malden
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Malden Early Learning Center is listed in Malden; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malden Early Learning Center
Malden Early Learning Center is a public school in Malden, MA, part of Malden, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,240 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malden Early Learning Center
What grades does Malden Early Learning Center serve?
Malden Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Malden Early Learning Center?
Malden Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malden Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Malden Early Learning Center is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malden Early Learning Center rank in MA?
Malden Early Learning Center ranks #1,240 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Malden Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Malden Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Malden Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Malden Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malden Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Malden Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (781) 397-7025
- Area population (ZIP 02148)
- 65,509
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02148; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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