Forestdale vs Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestdale
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
539 students
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Malden · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,698 students
| Measure | Forestdale Malden, Massachusetts | Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Malden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #638 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #22837 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 539 | 1,698 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| city | Malden | Malden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mystic Valley Regional Charter School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Mystic Valley Regional Charter School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Forestdale does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.6).
- •Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 539.
- •Forestdale is a public school while Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mystic Valley Regional Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forestdale and Mystic Valley Regional Charter School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Malden and Malden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestdale: 539. Mystic Valley Regional Charter School: 1,698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestdale and Mystic Valley Regional Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Forestdale is 638th of 1,009 and Mystic Valley Regional Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).