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#1031 of 1,793 schools in MA
Forestdale
Elementary School · Malden · Malden, MA
A Malden elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
74 Sylvan Street, Malden, MA 02148
- Math 32% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forestdale score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Forestdale sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malden), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,298
Median home value
$607,500
Median rent
$2,066/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Valley Regional Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,653 | Compare → |
| SalemwoodEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 956 | Compare → |
| Herbert Clark HooverEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| LindenEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 825 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Malden
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forestdale is listed in Malden; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forestdale
Forestdale is a public elementary school in Malden, MA, part of Malden, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,031 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forestdale
What grades does Forestdale serve?
Forestdale serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Forestdale?
Forestdale has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forestdale?
The student-teacher ratio at Forestdale is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forestdale rank in MA?
Forestdale ranks #1,031 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Forestdale's MySchoolScout rating?
Forestdale has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forestdale?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forestdale has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forestdale a charter school?
No, Forestdale is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forestdale a Title I school?
No, Forestdale is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (781) 397-7326
- Area population (ZIP 02148)
- 65,509
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02148; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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