Forrestdale School

www.rumsonschool.org

498 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

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.

498

Total Students

61.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forrestdale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	20
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	21

White
453 (91.0%)
Two or More
21 (4.2%)
Hispanic
20 (4.0%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rumson Borough School District
Phone:	(732)842-0383
Website:	http://www.rumsonschool.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 98