#567 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#19662 of 50,301 nationally
About Linden
Linden is a public elementary located in Malden, in the Malden school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 813 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 567th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (67th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 813.
There are 8 schools in Malden; Linden ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Linden by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Linden
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Malden · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,698 students · 832 m away
Salemwood
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,033 students · 1.3 km away
Forestdale
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
539 students · 1.8 km away
A. C. Whelan Elementary School
Revere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students · 1.9 km away
Lafayette School
Everett · Public elementary · Grades K–8
998 students · 1.9 km away
Susan B. Anthony Middle School
Revere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students · 1.9 km away
Herbert Clark Hoover
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 2.2 km away
Everett High
Everett · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,307 students · 2.3 km away
Malden Early Learning Center
Malden · Public other · Grades PK–PK
238 students · 2.4 km away
Webster School
Everett · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Belmonte STEAM Academy
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814 students
Center Elementary School
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812 students
Henry Lord Community School
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades K–8
817 students
Manthala George Jr. School
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
838 students
Carver Elementary School
Carver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
784 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Linden a good school?
Linden has a Success Index (US) of 57.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #567 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Linden rank in Massachusetts?
Linden ranks #567 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #19662 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Linden?
Linden had 813 students in 2025.
Is Linden a elementary school or a high school?
Linden is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Linden?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Linden; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.