Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Forestdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)59%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
1%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
96%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Forestdale Elementary School?
524 students attend Forestdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Forestdale Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forestdale Elementary School?
Forestdale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forestdale Elementary School offer ?
Forestdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Forestdale Elementary School part of?
Forestdale Elementary School is part of Sandwich School District.
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