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Malden presents 2025 MCAS accountability results; leaders outline multi-pronged improvement plan
Summary
District leaders presented 2025 MCAS and ACCESS (EL) results, described gains and declines by grade band, and outlined curriculum, scheduling and intervention steps to boost outcomes, with committee members pressing on math and supports for students with disabilities.
The Malden School Committee received a detailed presentation on Oct. 6 about the district's 2025 MCAS results, ACCESS scores for English learners and a multi-part plan to address areas of growth.
Assistant Superintendent Komal Bassin reviewed statewide accountability data released by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Bassin said all K'8 schools were listed as making progress toward targets and that district K'8 ELA performance was stable year-to-year. She said high school-level results led to a designation of "requiring assistance or intervention" based on group performance and participation…
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