THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 29, 2025 Page 11 MVRCS RANKS AMONG TOP SCHOOLS NATIONALLY US Sen. Ed Markey Honored at Posh Fundraiser M ystic Valley Regional Charter School has once again earned a place among the top public schools in Massachusetts and across the nation, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. MVRCS is ranked 6th among all Massachusetts public high schools, breaking into the top 10 out of 366 schools statewide. Nationally, the school is ranked 198th out of more than 26,000 high schools, placing it within the top 1% nationwide. Mystic Valley also secured recognition as the 47th-best charter school in the United States out of 2,991, putting it in the top 1.5% nationally. “This achievement represents one of the strongest results in our history,” said Director/Superintendent Alexander Dan. “These results are a testament to the dedication of our entire school community and the commitment of our teachers, who deliver a rigorous, time-tested curriculum with fidelity. They also reflect the strength of Mystic Valley’s mission: maintaining a structured academic environment, a rigorous college preparatory program, and high expectations for every student.” The U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on key performance indicators, including college readiness, curriculum breadth, math and reading proficiency, performance among underserved student groups, and graduation rates. Founded in 1998, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School serves over 1,750 students in grades K–12 from the communities of Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, and Wakefield. MVRCS is distinguished by its structured academic climate, rigorous college preparatory program, and extensive character education curriculum, which emphasizes core values and the enduring ideals of the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution. Rankings and statistics provided by U.S. News & World Report. United States Senator Edward Markey (center), a Malden native, was honored at an Aug. 16 fundraiser held for him by a committee of supporters, including public relations executive George Regan (left) and Alan Leventhal (right), the former United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark and the founder of the Boston real estate investment firm Beacon Capital Properties. The fundraiser was held at the Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. Other members of the host committee included auto magnate Herb Chambers, Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner, and impresario Don Law. Markey represented Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives from 1976 to 2013. In 2013 he won a special election to finish the US Senate term vacated by John Kerry, and then won full terms in 2014 and 2020, and is standing for re-election next year. The dean of New England’s Congressional delegation, he is currently the ranking Democrat on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and holds several other committee assignments.(Courtesy photo) J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping
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