Herbert Clark Hoover vs Forestdale
Herbert Clark Hoover has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 6.8/10. 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 72.0%.
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.
Herbert Clark Hoover
Melrose, MA
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
283 students
Forestdale
Malden, MA
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
550 students
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| Metric | Herbert Clark Hoover | Forestdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.9 | 6.5 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| State Rank | #493 of 1,793 | #722 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 73th | 60th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Herbert Clark Hoover | Forestdale |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 72.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Melrose (02176) | Malden (02148) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $126,854 | $95,298 |
| Median Home Value | $796,100 | $607,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,933 | $2,066 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 62.0% | 44.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Avg Commute | 36 min | 36 min |