Summary:
The 61337 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Malden Grade School, which serves students from the Malden CCSD 84 district. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 756th out of 1,948 Illinois elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 1,310th out of 2,077 in 2022-2023, it continues to provide education to the local community.
Malden Grade School's academic performance is below the state average, with only 31.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 29.8% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. However, the school's 8th-grade students performed better in Mathematics, with 36.4% proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 32.9%. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rate for 8th-grade students in 2024-2025 was 45.5%, on par with the state average of 45.4%.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it allocates resources to support its students, with a higher-than-average spending per student of $13,217 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.2. The school also serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 52.33% in 2023-2024. Addressing these unique needs and finding ways to improve the school's overall academic performance will be crucial for the continued success of Malden Grade School and the students it serves.
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