Forestdale
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Malden, Massachusetts 02148 · Malden
#638 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#22837 of 50,301 nationally
About Forestdale
Forestdale 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 539 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 638th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 539.
There are 8 schools in Malden; Forestdale ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
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 Forestdale by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forestdale
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 · 1.0 km away
Salemwood
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,033 students · 1.0 km away
Herbert Clark Hoover
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 1.1 km away
Malden Early Learning Center
Malden · Public other · Grades PK–PK
238 students · 1.3 km away
Malden High
Malden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students · 1.7 km away
Linden
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
813 students · 1.8 km away
Winthrop
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students · 1.9 km away
Lincoln
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students · 1.9 km away
Lafayette School
Everett · Public elementary · Grades K–8
998 students · 2.1 km away
Ferryway
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
920 students · 2.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forestdale a good school?
Forestdale has a Success Index (US) of 53.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #638 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 Forestdale rank in Massachusetts?
Forestdale ranks #638 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #22837 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forestdale?
Forestdale had 539 students in 2025.
Is Forestdale a elementary school or a high school?
Forestdale is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forestdale?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forestdale; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.