Forestdale School in Forestdale, Massachusetts on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Forestdale School is a suburban public school in Forestdale, Massachusetts that is part of Sandwich Public School District. It serves 557 students in grades Pre-K - 2. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 2

557 Students

# of teachers unavailable

151 Route 130

Forestdale, MA 02644 View local requests

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Forestdale School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Forestdale School Demographics

26%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Forestdale School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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