Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Forestdale ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forestdale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Forestdale's student population of 594 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forestdale ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestdale is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
25%
24%
Black
16%
10%
White
41%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forestdale's ranking?
Forestdale is ranked #1146 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Forestdale often compared to?
Forestdaleis often viewed alongside schools like Salemwood, Winthrop, Southwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Forestdale?
594 students attend Forestdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Forestdale students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestdale?
Forestdale has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forestdale offer ?
Forestdale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forestdale part of?
Forestdale is part of Malden School District.
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