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Forestdale
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
74 Sylvan Street, Malden, MA 02148 · (781) 397-7326 · Part of Malden School District
Students
539
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Forestdale
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency26%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 49.3%
Location
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74 Sylvan Street, Malden
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 155
Grade 255
Grade 357
Grade 467
Grade 558
Grade 664
Grade 759
Grade 874
Enrollment over time
561’20
575’21
594’22
550’23
539’24
Down 3.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 38%Hispanic 26%Black 16%Asian 12%Two or more races 8%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.