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Malden

Massachusetts · Public School District
7
Schools
6,308
Students
$21,775
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Malden is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 6,308 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,775 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BeebeKG–08881
FerrywayKG–08894
ForestdaleKG–08594
LindenKG–08820
SalemwoodKG–081,024
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Malden High09–121,856
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Malden Early Learning CenterPK–PK239
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,775+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
32%
State
55.4%
Local (property tax)
32.4%
Federal
12.2%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
6,308
Students
—
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,775 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Malden?
Malden has 7 public schools, serving a total of 6,308 students.
What is the graduation rate for Malden?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Malden spend per student?
Malden spends $21,775 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Malden?
No, Malden does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Malden serve?
Malden serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Malden?
The median opportunity score across schools in Malden is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.