Forestdale School

74 Sylvan Street

School District

Malden
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 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 recommend this school if your child is disabled he will be violated and abused.
Submitted by parent on May 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 superintendent, active and committed school committee members, and consistency in teachers and administration. My child is in her 3rd year at Forestdale and we are extremely pleased with the quality of instruction, curriculum and supplemental experiences she receives. It's an all-around supportive and positive environment for students, family, and I think staff. Additionally, each child receives weekly instruction in art, spanish, music and computers.
Submitted by parent on October 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 fine". My Kindergartner who goes to another school is learning a similar curriculum in social studies as my third grader. The scores are very low at this school because it is poorly run. What's so alarming is the administrators aren't concerned. We should be holding our education administrators to a higher standard.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2015

With the help of the teachers my daughter score test is over 90-95. A little bit more home work will be welcome!
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2015

My daughter loves this place! The teachers are very patient and knowledgeble, the afterschool program is awesome, children can develop more skills due to exposure to different areas and activities!
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2014

The school is a great place. You learn all the necessary topics and dont go off topic. Anyday you're allowed to stay after to get help from any of the teachers. This school is the best school my child has gone too. My child was never bullied or had serious problem with other students. Forestdale is great.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2011

I currently have two children attending this school. I wish there was more options of a bilingual classses other than one for their grade. I also have notices several changes of aides in one of my child's classrooms - probably due to budget constraints. Forestdale, being an "International" school, I was suprised to find a staff member car with anti-immigrant bumper stickers. I was offended and I am suprised the school whose intention to foster multi-cultural pluralism, isn't following through by tolerating staff members that have slogans like, "protect our borders" on their cars.