Harwich Elementary School vs. Forestdale School
Should I attend Harwich Elementary School or Forestdale School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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Forestdale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Harwich Elementary School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Forestdale School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-2
Total Students
492 students
547 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
76
Kindergarten Students
82
151
Grade 1 Students
94
167
Grade 2 Students
81
153
Grade 3 Students
88
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Grade 4 Students
112
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
77%
87%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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