Forestdale vs Linden
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestdale
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
539 students
Linden
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
813 students
| Measure | Forestdale Malden, Massachusetts | Linden Malden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,009 | #567 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #22837 of 50,301 | #19662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 539 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Malden | Malden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linden scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 53.3).
- •Linden does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Linden does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Forestdale does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.8).
- •Linden is the larger school with 813 students compared with 539.
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 Linden?
On the Success Index (US), Linden ranks higher (57.9 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 Linden?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Malden and Malden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestdale: 539. Linden: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestdale and Linden rank in Massachusetts?
Forestdale is 638th of 1,009 and Linden is 567th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).