Very Good
#475 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 26% in state
Based on limited data
Forestdale School
Elementary School · Sandwich · Sandwich, MA
A Sandwich elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
151 Route 130, Sandwich, MA 02644
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Forestdale School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sandwich), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,000
Median home value
$459,400
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hundred Acre Schl Heritage Museums and GardensPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 3.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Waldorf School of Cape CodPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–7 | 4.9 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sandwich
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forestdale School is listed in Sandwich; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forestdale School
Forestdale School is a public elementary school in Sandwich, MA, part of Sandwich, serving approximately 543 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 1,793 schools in MA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forestdale School
What grades does Forestdale School serve?
Forestdale School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Forestdale School?
Forestdale School has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forestdale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forestdale School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forestdale School rank in MA?
Forestdale School ranks #475 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Forestdale School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forestdale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Forestdale School a charter school?
No, Forestdale School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forestdale School a Title I school?
No, Forestdale School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (508) 477-6600
- Area population (ZIP 02644)
- 3,618
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02644; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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