Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Avenue Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Delivering World-Class Education Today for the Global Leaders of Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Avenue Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Avenue Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Forest Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C A Farley, Mulready Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Forest Avenue Elementary School?
269 students attend Forest Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Forest Avenue Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Avenue Elementary School?
Forest Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forest Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Forest Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Avenue Elementary School part of?
Forest Avenue Elementary School is part of Hudson School District.
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