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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
10:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
43%
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Math Proficiency
34%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
52
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Full Time Teachers
52
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Teachers in First or Second Year
23.5%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
5%
State Average
8%
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Science
5%
State Average
8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
562:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
58.5%
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Female
41.5%
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White
34.5%
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Hispanic
26%
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Black
17.7%
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Asian
13.3%
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Two or more races
7.7%
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Native American
<1%
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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
12/5/2025
This school has brought me down over the past years, it changes so much. When i was enrolled, teachers would yell at me, swear at me and bring me down. I do not recommend this school to anyone looking to enroll.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/23/2025
Worse school I have ever encountered. OMG this school should be closed.
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...
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Map
List Price Range
$420K - $963K
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$719,972
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
1,565 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
6.8%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
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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 539 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Forestdale School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $719,972. 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.