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Malden School District

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200 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
Middlesex County
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PH: (781) 397-7204
FAX: (781) 397-7276

  • Grades PK-12
  • 6387 students
  • 7 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 40% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 47% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 29% (2009)
 34% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 30% (2009)
 36% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 34% (2009)
 35% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 48% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 33% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 48% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 30% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 65% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 38% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 30% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 78% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 37% (2009)
 39% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 73% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 65% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students40%
Female42%
Male39%
African American25%
Asian55%
Hispanic31%
White46%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient24%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female47%
Male45%
African American29%
Asian60%
Hispanic38%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient20%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students29%
Female29%
Male27%
African American21%
Asian41%
Hispanic13%
White34%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient11%

MathThis District
All Students30%
Female29%
Male31%
African American19%
Asian53%
Hispanic23%
White30%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities8%
Limited English proficient10%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students34%
Female32%
Male36%
African American18%
Asian59%
Hispanic25%
White36%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient21%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students48%
Female55%
Male42%
African American30%
Asian66%
Hispanic31%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient21%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female45%
Male40%
African American23%
Asian74%
Hispanic28%
White44%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities1%
Limited English proficient24%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female68%
Male53%
African American45%
Asian72%
Hispanic56%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities12%
Limited English proficient25%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female49%
Male47%
African American29%
Asian71%
Hispanic44%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient39%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students65%
Female70%
Male59%
African American56%
Asian67%
Hispanic55%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities16%
Limited English proficient15%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female35%
Male41%
African American20%
Asian65%
Hispanic29%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient22%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students30%
Female28%
Male32%
African American13%
Asian48%
Hispanic21%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient5%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
African American72%
Asian89%
Hispanic71%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities29%
Limited English proficient14%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female35%
Male39%
African American20%
Asian65%
Hispanic25%
White39%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient10%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students73%
Female79%
Male67%
African American66%
Asian80%
Hispanic63%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient16%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female68%
Male61%
African American50%
Asian93%
Hispanic45%
White63%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient54%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 47% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this district (2009)
 73% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
Data not available for this district (2009)
 0% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this district (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students47%
Female46%
Male47%
African American30%
Asian59%
Hispanic42%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities6%
Limited English proficient13%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1414
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic38%71%
Asian/Pacific Islander21%5%
Black, not Hispanic18%8%
Hispanic18%14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified4%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program53%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,168$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%64%
Student and staff support12%13%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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