Malden Public Schools
Students & Schools by the Numbers
Who actually fills Malden’s classrooms, by the numbers, from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
District at a Glance
District Overview
| Beebe (K-8) | 919 |
| Ferryway (K-8) | 923 |
| Forestdale (K-8) | 496 |
| Linden STEAM Academy (K-8) | 805 |
| Salemwood (K-8) | 925 |
| Early Learning Center (Pre-K) | 212 |
| Malden High School (9-12) | 1,792 |
| District total | 6,072 |
Student Ethnicity
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.8% |
| Black or African American | 22.1% |
| White | 21.3% |
| Asian | 19.4% |
| Multi-race, non-Hispanic | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
DESE enrollment by race/ethnicity, 2025-26.
Academic Performance & Context
Malden teaches a high share of students who are English learners, who come from low-income families, or who are otherwise designated high needs. A widely cited 2013 analysis of federal data ranked Malden High the most racially diverse public high school in Massachusetts, and it still lands near the top of diversity rankings today. For current MCAS results, accountability status, and per-pupil spending, go to the district’s DESE profile.
Sources
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Malden district profile (01650000), enrollment data 2025-26: profiles.doe.mass.edu.