Forest Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Forest Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Hudson, Massachusetts, serving 284 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, a closer look at its performance reveals both strengths and areas for improvement.

Academically, Forest Avenue Elementary's proficiency rates in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state averages, with 31.13% and 40.57% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, the school ranks lower than Mulready Elementary and Berlin Memorial School, but higher than other Marlborough-area schools. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a notable dip in 2021-2022 followed by a partial recovery in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, Forest Avenue Elementary's student subgroup performance varies significantly, with male students outperforming female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing relatively better than their peers. However, English Language Learners and Special Education students at the school rank in the bottom 10% and 15% of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively. The school's increased per-student spending and stable student-teacher ratio suggest a commitment to supporting student learning, but the disconnect between these inputs and the overall academic performance indicates the need for a closer examination of the effectiveness and allocation of resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 136 Forest Avenue
       Hudson, MA  01749-2838


(978) 567-6190

District: Hudson

SchoolDigger Rank:
581st of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,898 Help


Students who attend Forest Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    David J. Quinn Middle School
High:    Hudson High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  284

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Hispanic:
19.4%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hudson School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), Hispanic (19.4%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Avenue Elementary is 9.4. 1 elementary schools in the Hudson School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Avenue Elementary is $18,898, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hudson School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Avenue Elementary 581st of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Forest Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Hudson:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudson 240th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.88 311th 884 64.8%
2004 55.29 432nd 882 51.0%
2005 51.29 458th 887 48.4%
2006 59.23 385th 911 57.7%
2007 61.86 387th 911 57.5%
2008 54.17 453rd 908 50.1%
2009 45.89 536th 909 41.0%
2010 49.66 529th 920 42.5%
2011 53.38 486th 924 47.4%
2012 62.65 390th 930 58.1%
2013 75.43 227th 928 75.5%
2014 61.66 385th 926 58.4%
2015 45.99 544th 914 40.5%
2016 35.47 638th 932 31.5%
2017 68.63 283rd 938 69.8%
2018 59.18 402nd 934 57.0%
2019 73.04 253rd 942 73.1%
2021 56.00 430th 936 54.1%
2022 43.55 531st 932 43.0%
2023 45.87 511th 928 44.9%
2024 37.60 581st 916 36.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.86 245th 264 7.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.93 426th 886 51.9%
2019 42.94 533rd 896 40.5%
2021 29.28 672nd 894 24.8%
2022 20.10 791st 905 12.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.13 159th 685 76.8%
2019 44.63 398th 700 43.1%
2021 42.98 400th 705 43.3%
2022 20.92 677th 772 12.3%
2023 51.11 363rd 757 52.0%
2024 56.02 293rd 760 61.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.85 421st 893 52.9%
2019 53.75 438th 902 51.4%
2021 55.93 404th 898 55.0%
2022 40.62 548th 901 39.2%
2023 28.55 645th 887 27.3%
2024 29.48 624th 886 29.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.76 222nd 665 66.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.90 355th 898 60.5%
2019 85.80 104th 907 88.5%
2021 55.10 420th 904 53.5%
2022 45.55 489th 908 46.1%
2023 69.26 276th 896 69.2%
2024 53.72 414th 891 53.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.10 413th 925 55.4%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.12 146th 399 63.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.23 227th 420 46.0%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Avenue Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 404th 772 47.7%
2019 67.30 236th 780 69.7%
2021 47.91 407th 765 46.8%
2022 34.30 548th 764 28.3%
2023 38.67 503rd 762 34.0%
2024 31.70 565th 753 25.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Forest Avenue Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Forest Avenue Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 511 6 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1989 497 17 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1990 509 13 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 507 11 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1992 508 10 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 517 14 14 4 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 530 13 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 497 2 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 497 2 15 8 1 n/a n/a 0 523
1997 517 5 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 496 9 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 516 6 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 494 12 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 408 11 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2002 380 13 14 5 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 380 13 14 5 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 357 16 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2005 347 8 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 370 4 13 14 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 401 0 18 22 3 n/a n/a 9 453
2008 370 0 14 18 1 n/a n/a 5 408
2009 373 0 13 22 1 0 12 0 421
2010 366 2 14 21 1 0 12 0 416
2011 280 1 8 16 1 0 16 0 322
2012 291 1 8 15 1 0 16 0 332
2013 295 1 8 12 1 0 12 0 329
2014 295 1 8 18 0 0 12 0 334
2015 273 2 8 21 0 0 10 0 314
2016 281 5 7 27 0 0 16 0 336
2017 266 4 8 30 0 0 17 0 325
2018 282 7 8 40 1 0 16 0 354
2019 281 5 6 45 1 0 17 0 355
2020 278 5 6 50 2 0 18 0 359
2021 245 9 7 47 2 0 12 0 322
2022 247 10 5 45 2 0 9 0 318
2023 211 9 2 55 1 0 6 0 284

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forest Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 n/a n/a n/a
1989 534 n/a n/a n/a
1990 534 n/a n/a n/a
1991 541 n/a n/a n/a
1992 537 n/a n/a n/a
1993 550 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 564 n/a n/a n/a
1995 523 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 523 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 519 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 536 n/a 0.0 11.2
2000 522 n/a 0.0 10.9
2001 442 n/a 0.0 12
2002 414 n/a n/a 13.5
2003 414 n/a n/a 13.5
2004 395 31.8 12.4 14.9
2005 377 30.5 12.4 12.2
2006 401 31.4 12.8 13.2
2007 453 32.0 14.2 16.7
2008 408 28.0 14.6 15.9
2009 421 30.1 14.0 18.8
2010 416 30.4 13.6 19
2011 322 30.1 10.6 26.1
2012 332 28.8 11.4 22.3
2013 329 27.7 11.8 23.1
2014 334 23.0 14.5 26.9
2015 314 26.0 12.0 25.8
2016 336 25.0 13.4 n/a
2017 325 27.5 11.8 n/a
2018 354 28.7 12.2 n/a
2019 355 30.8 11.5 n/a
2020 359 29.6 12.1 n/a
2021 322 31.2 10.3 n/a
2022 318 29.9 10.6 n/a
2023 284 30.2 9.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forest Avenue Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 n/a n/a n/a
1989 534 n/a n/a n/a
1990 534 n/a n/a n/a
1991 541 n/a n/a n/a
1992 537 n/a n/a n/a
1993 550 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 564 n/a n/a n/a
1995 523 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 523 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 519 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 536 n/a 0.0 11.2
2000 522 n/a 0.0 10.9
2001 442 n/a 0.0 12
2002 414 n/a n/a 13.5
2003 414 n/a n/a 13.5
2004 395 31.8 12.4 14.9
2005 377 30.5 12.4 12.2
2006 401 31.4 12.8 13.2
2007 453 32.0 14.2 16.7
2008 408 28.0 14.6 15.9
2009 421 30.1 14.0 18.8
2010 416 30.4 13.6 19
2011 322 30.1 10.6 26.1
2012 332 28.8 11.4 22.3
2013 329 27.7 11.8 23.1
2014 334 23.0 14.5 26.9
2015 314 26.0 12.0 25.8
2016 336 25.0 13.4 n/a
2017 325 27.5 11.8 n/a
2018 354 28.7 12.2 n/a
2019 355 30.8 11.5 n/a
2020 359 29.6 12.1 n/a
2021 322 31.2 10.3 n/a
2022 318 29.9 10.6 n/a
2023 284 30.2 9.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Avenue Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $262 (1.7%) $15,069 (98.3%) $15,331
2020 $339 (2.2%) $15,359 (97.8%) $15,698
2021 $1,323 (7.0%) $17,576 (93.0%) $18,898

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Avenue Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 253rd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 511th of 928 Elementary schools
 28.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Avenue Elementary)7439.4
 34.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudson)5739.9
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Avenue Elementary)7234.9
 37.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hudson)5930.6
 28.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Avenue Elementary)5640.9
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudson)5338.9
 14.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Avenue Elementary)5647
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hudson)5534
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Forest Avenue Elementary)6540.2
 24.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hudson)5136.1
 14.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Forest Avenue Elementary)6540.9
 24.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hudson)4730.3
 16.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students355284
 20%
African American59
 80%
American Indian11
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic4555
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White281211
 24.9%
Two or More Races176
 64.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Avenue Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended Forest Avenue Elementary.

Students at Forest Avenue Elementary are 74% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Forest Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : David J. Quinn Middle School
High : Hudson High

Forest Avenue Elementary ranks 581st of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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