FORRESTDALE SCHOOL

Forrestdale School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Rumson Borough School District school district, located in RUMSON, NJ with about 625 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, Forrestdale School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Forrestdale School, located at 60 Forrest Avenue in Rumson, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in grades 4 through 8. As part of the Rumson School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. The campus is integrated into the heart of the Rumson community, reflecting the small-town values of the area while maintaining a strong commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music, and arts programs. Forrestdale places a significant focus on student engagement and character development, aiming to cultivate a collaborative learning atmosphere. By leveraging its size to create a close-knit community, Forrestdale School strives to provide a personalized educational experience that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Forrestdale School at (732) 842-0383 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

60 FORREST AVENUE
RUMSON, NJ 07760-1681
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FORRESTDALE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RUMSON, NJ with about 625 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
625
Teachers:
48.18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 625 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FORRESTDALE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Asian
1.0%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.