Forestdale vs Herbert Clark Hoover
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestdale
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
539 students
Herbert Clark Hoover
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
| Measure | Forestdale Malden, Massachusetts | Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,009 | #256 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #22837 of 50,301 | #6752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 539 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| city | Malden | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Clark Hoover scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 53.3).
- •Herbert Clark Hoover does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Herbert Clark Hoover does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Forestdale does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.4).
- •Forestdale is the larger school with 539 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forestdale better than Herbert Clark Hoover?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Clark Hoover ranks higher (76.9 vs 53.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forestdale and Herbert Clark Hoover?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Malden and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestdale: 539. Herbert Clark Hoover: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestdale and Herbert Clark Hoover rank in Massachusetts?
Forestdale is 638th of 1,009 and Herbert Clark Hoover is 256th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).