Richard Knox
RF Boston Realty Group
(617) 609-0799
16 Total Sales
1 in Malden
$430,000 Price
Forestdale School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
74 Sylvan St,
Malden, MA
Malden Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Donald Concannon
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.5%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
6.2%
State Average
7.6%
Science
8.4%
State Average
6.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
562:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.2%
Female
45.6%
White
41.2%
Hispanic
24.9%
Black
15.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.1%
Two or more races
5.9%
School Rankings
#10
Most Diverse Public MS in Massachusetts
#15
Most Diverse Public ES in Massachusetts
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/4/2025
I had a relatively bad time at forestdale. The teachers honestly gave up on some kids and after a while became rather ignorant and rude. The academic learning is, okay, at best. They dont have the best accessibility for mentally challenged students and the counselors mostly ended up making things worse for a lot of people, not just me. Overall, they definitely have s but of room for improvement.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/30/2024
I’m so sorry if this offends anyone in favor of this school, but I personally think it was the worst school I have ever known and this is my own experience with my 5 year old son disabled with an EIP in the Forestdale school. The district had to intervene and transfer him to another school. I do not...
5/24/2019
Malden schools in general, and Forestdale in particular, have improved significantly in recent years. The schools were rated a "3" when we bought 4 years ago and that's now a "5" with no signs of slowing down. The culture is one of continuous improvement and innovation - driven by the new superinten...
10/22/2015
I've seen a steady decline in the overall school performance of the Foresdale in the past 2 years. The principle is cultivating a sense of apathy among the staff. The expectations of very capable young people are way to low and when I've tried to bring this up the general attitude is "everything is...
8/2/2015
With the help of the teachers my daughter score test is over 90-95. A little bit more home work will be welcome!
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Map
List Price Range
$482K - $1M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$713,540
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Average Household Income
$125,696
% of College Grads
40.1%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
1,526 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
2.8%
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Forestdale School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Malden, MA and is served by the Malden Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 550 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Forestdale School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $713,540. Discover additional schools in the area, like Everett High School, Malden High School, Melrose High School, and more. Learn more about what Malden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forestdale School.