Linden

www.maldenps.org/linden-steam-academy/

813 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Linden STEAM Academy, located on Wescott Street in Malden, Massachusetts, serves as a dynamic K-8 school within the Malden Public Schools district. Distinguished by its focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), the school prioritizes an inquiry-based learning environment that encourages students to think critically and creatively. By integrating these disciplines into the core curriculum, Linden aims to prepare its diverse student body for the complexities of a modern, technology-driven world while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Beyond its academic focus, the Linden STEAM Academy is known for its commitment to community and personalized student growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to address the social-emotional needs of its learners. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the broader Malden community, Linden strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to explore their interests, develop essential problem-solving skills, and achieve success in their educational journey.

813

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Linden
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	229
Black	164
Asian	206
Two or More	37
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
229 (28.2%)
Asian
206 (25.4%)
White
166 (20.4%)
Black
164 (20.2%)
Two or More
37 (4.6%)
American Indian
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Malden
Phone:	(781)397-7218
Website:	http://www.maldenps.org/linden-steam-academy/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 91