Excellent
#30 of 635 schools in WV
Top 5% in state
Malden Elementary School
Elementary School · Kanawha County Schools · Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4001 Salines Dr, Charleston, WV 25306
- Math 51% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malden Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Malden Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), 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
$62,454
Median home value
$97,000
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Kanawha City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Charleston Montessori Inc.Private · tuition | 7.1private | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| West Virginia Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 3.0 mi | 936 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #8 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Malden Elementary School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malden Elementary School
Malden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 171 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malden Elementary School
What grades does Malden Elementary School serve?
Malden Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Malden Elementary School?
Malden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malden Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malden Elementary School rank in WV?
Malden Elementary School ranks #30 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Malden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Malden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Malden Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malden Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Malden Elementary School a charter school?
No, Malden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malden Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Malden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 171
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (304) 348-1973
- Area population (ZIP 25306)
- 6,283
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 25306; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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