Malden High

Summary:

Malden High is a public high school in Malden, Massachusetts, serving 1,856 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Malden School District, which is ranked 231 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Malden High faces some challenges. The school's MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state averages, with particularly concerning performance on the Biology and Physics exams. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 78.4% to 87.7%, and its dropout rate has been higher than the state average. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Malden High's English Language Learner and Special Education students performing better than the overall student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Melrose High and Medford High generally outperform Malden High in academic metrics, but Malden High outperforms some of the more disadvantaged nearby schools, such as Chelsea High and Chelsea Opportunity Academy. The school's diverse student population and increased per-student spending suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement through targeted interventions and a focus on equity.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 77 Salem Street
       Malden, MA  02148


(781) 397-6000

District: Malden

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,949 Help


Feeder schools for Malden High:

Elementary:    Beebe
    Ferryway
    Forestdale
    Linden
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  1,856

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
31.3%
White:
23.1%
Asian:
21.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Malden High ranks worse than 64.4% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Malden High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Malden High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (31.3%), White (23.1%), Asian (21.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Malden High is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Malden High is $14,949.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Malden High:

SchoolDigger ranks Malden High 224th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Malden High in the ranking list.)

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Malden:

SchoolDigger ranks Malden 231st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Malden High

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Rank History for all students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 22.09 235th 304 22.7%
2004 33.16 223rd 307 27.4%
2005 30.98 228th 311 26.7%
2006 29.83 239th 314 23.9%
2007 55.44 162nd 316 48.7%
2008 39.92 225th 319 29.5%
2009 30.97 256th 322 20.5%
2010 42.03 232nd 335 30.7%
2011 38.34 252nd 340 25.9%
2012 42.90 239th 340 29.7%
2013 32.18 280th 344 18.6%
2014 43.37 245th 347 29.4%
2015 42.22 255th 354 28.0%
2016 42.06 255th 351 27.4%
2017 41.57 252nd 348 27.6%
2018 40.06 253rd 345 26.7%
2019 39.59 240th 351 31.6%
2021 49.46 170th 285 40.4%
2022 40.55 216th 342 36.8%
2023 42.06 210th 347 39.5%
2024 40.49 224th 348 35.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.08 50th 55 9.1%
2019 2.66 58th 58 0.0%
2022 10.85 69th 78 11.5%
2023 10.62 73rd 82 11.0%
2024 27.36 66th 87 24.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.19 43rd 77 44.2%
2019 55.27 24th 82 70.7%
2022 39.11 44th 77 42.9%
2023 54.99 17th 84 79.8%
2024 44.50 29th 86 66.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.56 198th 344 42.4%
2019 52.07 164th 348 52.9%
2021 61.37 86th 268 67.9%
2022 55.61 144th 339 57.5%
2023 27.97 209th 301 30.6%
2024 34.39 177th 289 38.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.44 194th 330 41.2%
2019 53.33 165th 330 50.0%
2021 59.69 87th 253 65.6%
2022 49.99 166th 332 50.0%
2023 56.26 145th 338 57.1%
2024 55.56 145th 338 57.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.83 252nd 339 25.7%
2019 35.79 243rd 342 28.9%
2021 48.96 164th 281 41.6%
2022 36.92 227th 340 33.2%
2023 46.04 194th 339 42.8%
2024 39.22 220th 342 35.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.31 260th 299 13.0%
2019 19.02 256th 299 14.4%
2022 33.68 184th 295 37.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.60 258th 343 24.8%
2019 37.99 237th 346 31.5%
2021 45.60 169th 281 39.9%
2022 42.85 204th 339 39.8%
2023 33.79 228th 343 33.5%
2024 38.17 216th 342 36.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.74 73rd 91 19.8%
2019 33.79 73rd 97 24.7%
2021 49.31 44th 68 35.3%
2022 35.85 67th 93 28.0%
2023 47.06 64th 96 33.3%
2024 38.81 71st 98 27.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.38 79th 134 41.0%
2019 51.88 63rd 137 54.0%
2021 54.67 36th 94 61.7%
2022 39.25 81st 133 39.1%
2023 47.73 71st 142 50.0%
2024 47.37 76th 160 52.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.30 94th 193 51.3%
2019 46.20 106th 206 48.5%
2021 53.71 55th 149 63.1%
2022 49.94 99th 217 54.4%
2023 37.05 154th 241 36.1%
2024 33.48 154th 249 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.76 258th 303 14.9%
2019 19.19 262nd 302 13.2%
2021 37.39 173rd 249 30.5%
2022 34.70 204th 300 32.0%
2023 17.26 258th 301 14.3%
2024 25.51 229th 302 24.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Malden High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1459 66 82 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1634
1989 1315 85 108 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1536
1990 1236 55 111 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1441
1991 1102 88 165 19 0 n/a n/a -17 1357
1992 1066 85 167 20 2 n/a n/a -12 1328
1993 977 88 210 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1305
1994 851 111 188 56 0 n/a n/a 0 1206
1995 845 140 244 76 4 n/a n/a 0 1309
1996 845 140 244 76 4 n/a n/a 0 1309
1997 756 156 256 89 4 n/a n/a 0 1261
1998 801 203 294 108 8 n/a n/a 0 1414
1999 810 180 294 94 7 n/a n/a 0 1385
2000 776 195 349 111 2 n/a n/a 0 1433
2001 757 230 364 150 3 n/a n/a 0 1504
2002 712 293 374 147 5 n/a n/a 0 1531
2003 712 293 374 147 5 n/a n/a 0 1531
2004 761 317 347 133 0 n/a n/a 0 1558
2005 783 353 354 139 4 n/a n/a 0 1633
2006 638 380 370 253 11 n/a n/a 28 1680
2007 628 362 366 272 12 n/a n/a 37 1677
2008 624 363 380 289 11 n/a n/a 46 1713
2009 609 377 400 294 11 2 46 0 1739
2010 588 381 391 302 11 1 46 0 1720
2011 564 438 418 318 15 0 46 0 1799
2012 554 419 418 367 15 1 58 0 1832
2013 544 422 448 356 12 2 63 0 1847
2014 519 415 453 366 12 3 67 0 1835
2015 532 400 448 412 7 5 65 0 1869
2016 528 379 440 406 8 2 59 0 1822
2017 524 389 429 420 7 1 63 0 1833
2018 503 364 432 454 5 0 64 1 1823
2019 470 404 424 486 4 1 55 1 1845
2020 422 388 416 494 6 0 46 1 1773
2021 418 358 416 497 4 0 44 2 1739
2022 414 381 407 494 4 0 55 2 1757
2023 429 369 406 580 5 0 65 2 1856

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Malden High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1634 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1536 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1441 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1357 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1328 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1305 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1206 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1309 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1309 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1261 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1414 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1385 n/a 0.0 27.9
2000 1433 n/a 0.0 20.1
2001 1504 n/a 0.0 20.9
2002 1531 n/a n/a 33.8
2003 1531 n/a n/a 33.8
2004 1558 110.0 14.2 42.7
2005 1633 116.0 14.1 42.9
2006 1680 116.4 14.4 46.4
2007 1677 117.0 14.3 55
2008 1713 118.6 14.4 55.8
2009 1739 116.3 15.0 55.1
2010 1720 113.2 15.1 60.6
2011 1799 116.4 15.4 61
2012 1832 117.0 15.6 64.6
2013 1847 111.9 16.4 59.1
2014 1835 116.5 15.7 58.6
2015 1869 114.0 16.3 61.4
2016 1822 115.0 15.8 n/a
2017 1833 114.2 16.0 n/a
2018 1823 115.0 15.8 n/a
2019 1845 114.5 16.1 n/a
2020 1773 120.5 14.7 n/a
2021 1739 119.6 14.5 n/a
2022 1757 125.5 13.9 n/a
2023 1856 116.5 15.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Malden High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1634 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1536 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1441 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1357 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1328 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1305 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1206 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1309 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1309 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1261 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1414 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1385 n/a 0.0 27.9
2000 1433 n/a 0.0 20.1
2001 1504 n/a 0.0 20.9
2002 1531 n/a n/a 33.8
2003 1531 n/a n/a 33.8
2004 1558 110.0 14.2 42.7
2005 1633 116.0 14.1 42.9
2006 1680 116.4 14.4 46.4
2007 1677 117.0 14.3 55
2008 1713 118.6 14.4 55.8
2009 1739 116.3 15.0 55.1
2010 1720 113.2 15.1 60.6
2011 1799 116.4 15.4 61
2012 1832 117.0 15.6 64.6
2013 1847 111.9 16.4 59.1
2014 1835 116.5 15.7 58.6
2015 1869 114.0 16.3 61.4
2016 1822 115.0 15.8 n/a
2017 1833 114.2 16.0 n/a
2018 1823 115.0 15.8 n/a
2019 1845 114.5 16.1 n/a
2020 1773 120.5 14.7 n/a
2021 1739 119.6 14.5 n/a
2022 1757 125.5 13.9 n/a
2023 1856 116.5 15.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Malden High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $490 (3.8%) $12,545 (96.2%) $13,035
2020 $362 (2.7%) $13,154 (97.3%) $13,516
2021 $1,021 (6.8%) $13,928 (93.2%) $14,949

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Malden High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 351 High schoolsRanks 210th of 347 High schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Malden High)4951.4
 2.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Malden)4750.9
 3.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Malden High)5640.2
 15.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Malden)5339.1
 13.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18451856
 0.6%
African American404369
 8.7%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian424406
 4.2%
Hispanic486580
 19.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White470429
 8.7%
Two or More Races5565
 18.2%


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Malden High ranks 224th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Malden High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beebe
Elementary : Ferryway
Elementary : Forestdale
Elementary : Linden
Elementary : Salemwood

Students at Malden High are 31% Hispanic, 23% White, 22% Asian, 20% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,856 students attended Malden High.


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