Linden School is a public school in Malden, Massachusetts, United States with over 750 students. In 2001, the school used a $250,000 Small Schools Grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to divide Linden School into two autonomous schools.
Serving 825 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Linden ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 825 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Linden's student population of 825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
12
School Mascot
Shark
School Rankings
Linden ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
21%
10%
White
23%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Shark
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linden's ranking?
Linden is ranked #759 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Linden often compared to?
Lindenis often viewed alongside schools like Mystic Valley Regional Charter School, Hopkinton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Linden?
825 students attend Linden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Linden students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linden?
Linden has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Linden offer ?
Linden offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Linden part of?
Linden is part of Malden School District.
School Reviews
5 1/18/2010
My son is in second grade and loves his teachers. They give a lot of encouragement to the students and so he does well withhis homeworks- does most of them on his own and asks me to check them for him.
They have lots of exercises for homework and of course, I also buy some extra books for him to read and work on at home. He gets " Good Communicator" award and others.
My son also tells me that they try different musical instruments in school and it builds his love of music more.
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