Forestdale vs Herbert Clark Hoover
Herbert Clark Hoover has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 5.9/10. Forestdale is significantly larger with 550 students, about 1.9× the size of Herbert Clark Hoover (283). In math proficiency, Herbert Clark Hoover leads at 77.0%.
Forestdale
Malden, MA
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
550 students
Herbert Clark Hoover
Melrose, MA
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
283 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | Forestdale | Herbert Clark Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| Growth Score | 5.9 | 7.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 0.1% | 0% |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| State Rank | #1,031 of 1,793 | #601 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 43th | 67th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Forestdale | Herbert Clark Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 43.0% | 77.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 58.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Malden (02148) | Melrose (02176) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,298 | $126,854 |
| Median Home Value | $607,500 | $796,100 |
| Median Rent | $2,066 | $1,933 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 44.9% | 62.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 3.7% |
| Avg Commute | 36 min | 36 min |