Serving 525 students in grades 4-8, Forrestdale School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Forrestdale School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrestdale School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Forrestdale School is ranked #28 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Forrestdale School?
525 students attend Forrestdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Forrestdale School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrestdale School?
Forrestdale School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forrestdale School offer ?
Forrestdale School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Forrestdale School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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