Forestdale vs Salemwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Salemwood
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,033 students
| Measure | Forestdale Malden, Massachusetts | Salemwood Malden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 1,009 | #820 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #22837 of 50,301 | #32583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 539 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Malden | Malden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestdale scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 39.1).
- •Forestdale does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Forestdale does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Forestdale does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.3).
- •Salemwood is the larger school with 1,033 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 Salemwood?
On the Success Index (US), Forestdale ranks higher (53.3 vs 39.1 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 Salemwood?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Malden and Malden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestdale: 539. Salemwood: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestdale and Salemwood rank in Massachusetts?
Forestdale is 638th of 1,009 and Salemwood is 820th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).