Malden High

Summary:

Malden High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Malden, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the Malden R-I School District, which is ranked 328 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Malden High stands out in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (25.88%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 0% to 14.21%. Academically, Malden High consistently underperforms the state and nearby school averages on standardized tests, with only 4.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 30%. Additionally, Malden High has an extremely high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 44.29% to 97.35%. As a result, Malden High has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri high schools, with a ranking as low as 472 out of 521 schools in 2013-2014.

In contrast, nearby schools like Portageville High and Dexter High generally outperform Malden High on academic measures, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Malden High to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools. Addressing the significant challenges faced by Malden High, such as socioeconomic status, racial disparities, and declining academic performance, will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 601 Burkhart St
       Malden, MO  63863-1445


(573) 276-4546

District: Malden R-I

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,172 Help


Feeder schools for Malden High:

Elementary:    Malden Lower Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
African American:
25.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Malden High ranks worse than 85.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Malden High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.06. (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.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), African American (25.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Malden High is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Malden High is $10,172.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Malden High:

SchoolDigger ranks Malden High 392nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Malden High in the ranking list.)

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Malden R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Malden R-I 328th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Malden High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.11 444th 619 28.3%
2007 27.27 540th 624 13.5%
2008 23.33 562nd 624 9.9%
2009 33.16 485th 601 19.3%
2010 55.57 295th 614 52.0%
2011 44.57 397th 625 36.5%
2012 44.01 401st 623 35.6%
2013 41.28 457th 649 29.6%
2014 58.74 262nd 633 58.6%
2015 49.13 295th 585 49.6%
2016 42.87 274th 435 37.0%
2017 26.69 461st 568 18.8%
2018 10.92 517th 552 6.3%
2019 10.51 550th 587 6.3%
2021 14.93 395th 454 13.0%
2022 13.46 411th 459 10.5%
2023 18.13 392nd 459 14.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.84 380th 422 10.0%
2019 21.09 430th 482 10.8%
2021 31.95 284th 371 23.5%
2022 29.44 286th 365 21.6%
2023 35.71 272nd 382 28.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.91 177th 204 13.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.29 149th 149 0.0%
2021 29.61 104th 135 23.0%
2022 34.99 100th 148 32.4%
2023 30.86 113th 153 26.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.81 468th 479 2.3%
2019 14.06 501st 527 4.9%
2021 14.02 351st 376 6.6%
2022 8.77 366th 381 3.9%
2023 15.68 346th 385 10.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Malden High

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Rank History for all high school students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.87 374th 534 30.0%
2007 59.53 186th 538 65.4%
2008 59.76 201st 539 62.7%
2009 59.27 153rd 507 69.8%
2010 62.81 128th 516 75.2%
2011 25.27 449th 528 15.0%
2012 33.48 406th 522 22.2%
2013 34.75 395th 523 24.5%
2014 21.01 472nd 521 9.4%
2015 36.70 360th 504 28.6%
2016 38.03 273rd 401 31.9%
2017 11.53 387th 404 4.2%
2018 49.31 203rd 468 56.6%
2019 37.42 292nd 460 36.5%
2021 15.06 313th 358 12.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.22 55th 382 85.6%
2019 58.88 96th 368 73.9%
2021 33.16 179th 255 29.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.37 39th 111 64.9%
2021 44.38 43rd 96 55.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Malden High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.64 86th 440 80.5%
2019 45.16 200th 430 53.5%
2021 12.31 290th 309 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri 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: Missouri 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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 618 618
1992 394 179 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 406 182 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1994 377 175 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1995 384 156 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 384 156 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 391 142 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1998 388 158 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 357 161 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 376 163 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 354 149 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 297 163 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2003 297 163 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2004 305 160 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 314 172 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2006 329 173 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 307 183 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2008 310 165 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2009 307 153 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2010 307 150 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2011 317 139 0 4 1 0 0 0 461
2012 286 139 0 3 0 0 0 0 428
2013 303 130 0 3 0 0 22 0 458
2014 274 127 0 7 0 0 24 0 432
2015 284 132 0 9 0 0 19 0 444
2016 286 127 0 9 0 0 16 0 438
2017 277 109 0 10 0 0 12 0 408
2018 288 109 0 12 0 0 10 0 419
2019 257 102 0 14 1 0 5 0 379
2020 273 102 0 14 2 0 4 0 395
2021 255 101 0 11 2 0 8 0 377
2022 306 116 0 16 2 0 12 0 452
2023 277 110 0 17 2 0 19 0 425

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
1991 618 35.9 17.2 n/a
1992 576 32.8 17.5 n/a
1993 591 32.2 18.4 n/a
1994 554 33.5 16.5 0
1995 542 35.6 15.2 n/a
1996 542 35.6 15.2 n/a
1997 539 36.4 14.8 44.7
1998 550 36.4 15.1 44
1999 524 39.8 13.2 52.1
2000 545 39.0 14.0 51.9
2001 508 37.3 13.6 0
2002 463 38.1 12.2 67.8
2003 463 38.1 12.2 67.8
2004 467 38.0 12.3 65.5
2005 487 37.3 13.1 64.5
2006 505 38.1 13.3 65
2007 492 37.0 13.3 67.3
2008 477 39.6 12.0 66
2009 464 38.4 12.1 68.5
2010 464 38.7 11.9 67.2
2011 461 35.7 12.9 68.3
2012 428 34.4 12.4 75
2013 458 34.6 13.2 70.7
2014 432 33.6 12.8 62.3
2015 444 34.0 13.0 100
2016 438 34.0 12.8 99.3
2017 408 31.2 13.0 99.8
2018 419 30.1 13.8 98.1
2019 379 32.5 11.6 99.2
2020 395 28.6 13.8 99.2
2021 377 29.5 12.7 99.2
2022 452 36.4 12.4 99.3
2023 425 37.9 11.1 100

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
1991 618 35.9 17.2 n/a
1992 576 32.8 17.5 n/a
1993 591 32.2 18.4 n/a
1994 554 33.5 16.5 0
1995 542 35.6 15.2 n/a
1996 542 35.6 15.2 n/a
1997 539 36.4 14.8 44.7
1998 550 36.4 15.1 44
1999 524 39.8 13.2 52.1
2000 545 39.0 14.0 51.9
2001 508 37.3 13.6 0
2002 463 38.1 12.2 67.8
2003 463 38.1 12.2 67.8
2004 467 38.0 12.3 65.5
2005 487 37.3 13.1 64.5
2006 505 38.1 13.3 65
2007 492 37.0 13.3 67.3
2008 477 39.6 12.0 66
2009 464 38.4 12.1 68.5
2010 464 38.7 11.9 67.2
2011 461 35.7 12.9 68.3
2012 428 34.4 12.4 75
2013 458 34.6 13.2 70.7
2014 432 33.6 12.8 62.3
2015 444 34.0 13.0 100
2016 438 34.0 12.8 99.3
2017 408 31.2 13.0 99.8
2018 419 30.1 13.8 98.1
2019 379 32.5 11.6 99.2
2020 395 28.6 13.8 99.2
2021 377 29.5 12.7 99.2
2022 452 36.4 12.4 99.3
2023 425 37.9 11.1 100

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 $04 (0.0%) $10,801 (100.0%) $10,806
2020 $06 (0.1%) $9,350 (99.9%) $9,357
2021 $1,915 (17.8%) $8,853 (82.2%) $10,768
2022 $2,340 (23.0%) $7,832 (77.0%) $10,172

Data source: Missouri 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 550th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 392nd of 459 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Malden High)2322.5
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Malden R-I)2322.5
 0.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Malden High)28.422.6
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Malden R-I)28.422.6
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Malden High)104.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Malden R-I)104.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Malden High)11.715.3
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Malden R-I)11.715.3
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Malden High)1019.3
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Malden R-I)1019.3
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Malden High)43.220.9
 22.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Malden R-I)43.220.9
 22.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Malden High)31.78.3
 23.4%
   End of Course Biology I (Malden R-I)31.78.3
 23.4%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.235.1
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379425
 12.1%
African American102110
 7.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1417
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White257277
 7.8%
Two or More Races519
 280%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%100%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Malden High

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Malden High.

Students at Malden High are 65% White, 26% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Malden High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Malden Lower Elementary


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