Summary:
The city of Malden, Massachusetts is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative public charter school. The schools in Malden serve a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.
Among the standout schools in Malden is Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, which boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. Mystic Valley's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 10th-grade students scoring 96.84% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56.86% statewide. In contrast, the traditional public elementary schools in Malden generally lag behind, with Salemwood having the lowest proficiency rates.
Another high-performing school is Beebe Elementary, which has the highest overall test scores among the elementary schools, with 36.75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 44.98% in Mathematics across all grades. However, the data also reveals areas for improvement, such as the 84% four-year graduation rate and 8.7% dropout rate at Malden High School, which lag behind the exceptional performance of Mystic Valley.
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