Summary:
The Malden R-I school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Malden Lower Elementary and Malden High. Both schools are performing well below state averages on key metrics, with consistently low statewide rankings and test scores.
Chronic absenteeism rates at both schools are significantly higher than the state average, reaching 20.5% for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, proficiency rates in MAP/Mathematics, MAP/Science, and MAP/English Language Arts are consistently lower than state averages across all grade levels. For example, Malden Lower Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 36.3%, compared to the state average of 40.8%.
The district also faces significant economic challenges, with 100% of students at both schools qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, the schools continue to underperform, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the district's strategies and resource allocation to address these systemic issues and improve educational outcomes for students.
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