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Forestdale School

Public | K-8 & ungraded | 572 students

 

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Posted 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.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Parents are given the opportunity to participate with their children's learning. This teamwork is essential for student success. There is an openness for new ideas, techniques, and diversity. Most of the teachers are truly dedicated along with the staff. The principal works well with all aspects of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2008

The special education program at this school leaves alot to be desired. The system as a whole has some major issues, but the 'sweep it under the rug mentality' and 'your kid must need outside counciling' theory thrown around with all too much regularity is getting tiresome. I'm afraid there are no answers available or an end in sight. God help our kids is all I can say.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2008

I have a daughter currently in 2nd grade in the traditional program. She has 45 minutes of Spanish as part of her specials. The school also offers a dual language program in which children learn both English and Spanish about 50/50 split. So far my daughter has loved every teacher she has had. As a parent I have felt that each teacher personally cares about my child and wants her to succeed. My husband was very impressed when he went to a ngiht time event and every teacher there seemed to know my daughter by name. The new principal is great and a major improvement over the principal that retired after my dd's kindergarten year. The new one is very approachable to both parents and students. Staff such as librarian, cafeteria workers etc all show respect for students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2006

I am a 6th grader at the Forestdale school and it is wonderful there. Our new principal is very smart and kind. She is great. Our teachers are all nice and very intelligent. Now that the new principal came everyone has learned a lot so far. the academics has been harder but students will learn. -6th Grader
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2005

I graduated from Forestdale. The experience I had there wasn't good. Everyday there was some arguement or fight going on. There was very little communication between my parents and the teachers/principal. You could only join one committee for the special occasions that the 8th graders get. Thank you. -former student
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Posted October 7, 2005

I have 3 children in this school-they are in the duel language class-alot of people do not understand this program but once they do they relize it is great- we are a non spanish speaking family and my kids are really learning alot it gets harder for the parents more than the kids.. The staff here is exellent and the PTO does alot for the school. With every school comes good and bad but if you choose forestdale I know you will not be disappointed. The teacher here really care about the students and are always willing to work ith the parents/ guardians.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
68%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
25%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
44%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
32%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
28%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
17%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students51%
Female54%
Male49%
African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students66%
Female66%
Male66%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students35%
Female48%
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female45%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students53%
Female55%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students35%
Female20%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students29%
Female15%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students61%
Female63%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students45%
Female42%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students77%
Female89%
Male60%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities25%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students46%
Female50%
Male40%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students58%
Female64%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students25%
Female29%
Male20%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 46% 68%
Hispanic 28% 15%
Black 14% 8%
Asian 8% 6%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Sally Orme
Fax number
  • (781) 397-1509

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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