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Malden Public Schools reports 264-student enrollment decline; officials warn of funding impact
Summary
Superintendent Sippel reported the district's fall 2025 enrollment fell by 264 students to 6,192, with notable drops at Forestdale, Salemwood and Malden High; the district said the decline could affect state funding and fiscal stability.
Superintendent Sippel reported that Malden Public Schools' fall 2025 enrollment declined by 264 students from the prior year, leaving total enrollment at 6,192. The Superintendent noted the largest decreases occurred at Forestdale, Salemwood and Malden High School.
Sippel said potential reasons include housing costs, job relocations and other personal factors but that the district did not identify a single clear trend in the data. He warned the enrollment decline could reduce state aid and affect the district's fiscal stability, and he asked committee members to consider enrollment trends in upcoming budget planning discussions.
The meeting did not include a vote tied to enrollment; committee members asked for continued monitoring and more detailed breakdowns by school and grade at a future meeting.
