Forestdale School
Forestdale School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-8 | Malden
Forestdale School is located in Malden, MA and is one of 7 schools in Malden School District. It is a public school that serves 572 students in grades K-8.
Forestdale School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Forestdale School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Forestdale School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Forestdale School's students and teachers. more
Forestdale School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Forestdale School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Forestdale School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Forestdale School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Salemwood School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Mystic Valley Regional Charter School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Herbert Clark Hoover Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Malden Elc Elementary School 0.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 572
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Forestdale School had 41% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
46%
Hispanic
28%
Black
14%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
Two or More Races
3%
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Malden District Spending
$14,784Per Pupil
The Malden spends $14,784 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Malden District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Forestdale School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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