Forestdale School
No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Forestdale School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Forestdale School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 796 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 110th out of 443 middle schools in MA.
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Sandwich School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $11,945
- Graduation Rate: 80.1%
- Dropout Rate: 1.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.3
- Enrolled Students: 3,579
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 796
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 59.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 411 (51.6%)
- Females: 385 (48.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 27 (3.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 47 (5.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 74 (9.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.5% |
| Black | 7 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.1% |
| White | 764 | 96.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 64 | 8.0% |
| 1st Grade | 91 | 11.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 81 | 10.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 94 | 11.8% |
| 4th Grade | 83 | 10.4% |
| 5th Grade | 97 | 12.2% |
| 6th Grade | 81 | 10.2% |
| 7th Grade | 105 | 13.2% |
| 8th Grade | 100 | 12.6% |
Source: MA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Be The First To Review Forestdale School!
Sponsored Links
Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Forestdale School performed on average about the same as other schools across the state on MCAS state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
MCAS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 67.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 64.0% | 57.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 68.0% | 65.0% |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 67.0% | 60.0% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 86.0% | 78.0% |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 84.0% | 78.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 64.0% | 51.0% |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 61.0% | 48.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 46.0% | 40.0% |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 43.0% | 39.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 84.0% | 72.0% |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 80.0% | 70.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 65.0% | 53.0% |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 63.0% | 49.0% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 84.0% | 69.0% |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 83.0% | 66.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 78.0% | 59.0% |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 66.0% | 57.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 73.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 74.0% | - | - |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 62.0% | 55.0% |
| 2009 | 63.0% | - | - |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 57.0% | 53.0% |
| 2009 | 49.0% | - | - |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 65.0% | 54.0% |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 63.0% | 53.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 57.0% | 48.0% |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 51.0% | 48.0% |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
| Oak Ridge School KG-8 | 880 Students | 2.9 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Henry T Wing School PK-8 | 849 Students | 3.9 miles away |  1.5 out of 5 | |
| Quashnet School 3-6 | 546 Students | 5.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Bourne Middle School 5-8 | 779 Students | 5.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Kenneth Coombs School PK-2 | 496 Students | 5.3 miles away | Not Yet Rated | - |
| James F Peebles Elementary School 1-4 | 360 Students | 5.4 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Bournedale Elementary School PK-4 | 578 Students | 5.8 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| West Villages Elementary School KG-3 | 445 Students | 6.5 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| North Falmouth Elementary School PK-4 | 414 Students | 7.2 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
| Centerville Elementary School KG-3 | 237 Students | 8.6 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum
Join a discussion about Forestdale School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles
Teachers Packing Heat
After the recent school shootings (and thwarted school shootings) in the past month-just as after...
After the recent school shootings (and thwarted school shootings) in the past month-just as after...
Special Needs Education: Your Child, Your Rights
Many children today have special needs that make it difficult for them to learn. It's imperative...
Many children today have special needs that make it difficult for them to learn. It's imperative...
The Difference Between Boys and Girls
Boys and girls are different. Give a toddler girl a G.I. Joe and she'll probably try to mother it....
Boys and girls are different. Give a toddler girl a G.I. Joe and she'll probably try to mother it....