Malden

The Malden school district in Massachusetts consists of 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The data reveals notable differences in academic performance across the schools, with Beebe Elementary and Linden Elementary standing out as the top-performing elementary schools, while Malden High School lags behind in proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the elementary schools and Malden High School. While the elementary schools generally perform below the state averages on MCAS proficiency rates, Malden High's proficiency rates are even lower, suggesting the high school may be facing unique challenges in supporting student success and retention, as evidenced by its relatively low 4-year graduation rate and high dropout rate.

The data also highlights the lack of a clear correlation between spending per student and academic performance, as the school with the highest spending per student, Forestdale Elementary, does not have the highest proficiency rates. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the observed differences in student outcomes across the Malden school district.