Forestdale vs Salemwood
Forestdale has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 4.5/10. Salemwood is significantly larger with 956 students, about 1.7× the size of Forestdale (550). In math proficiency, Forestdale leads at 37.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Forestdale
Malden, MA
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
550 students
Salemwood
Malden, MA
4.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
956 students
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| Metric | Forestdale | Salemwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 5.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 2.9 |
| State Rank | #722 of 1,793 | #1,518 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 60th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Forestdale | Salemwood |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 43.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Malden (02148) | Malden (02148) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,298 | $95,298 |
| Median Home Value | $607,500 | $607,500 |
| Median Rent | $2,066 | $2,066 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 44.9% | 44.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 13.3% |
| Avg Commute | 36 min | 36 min |