Federal Furnace School
Federal Furnace School serves 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Federal Furnace School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Federal Furnace School's student population of 350 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Federal Furnace School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Federal Furnace School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1160 out of 1667 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
7%
10%
White
81%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Federal Furnace School often compared to?
Federal Furnace Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry B. Burkland Elementary School, Mary K. Goode Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Federal Furnace School?
350 students attend Federal Furnace School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Federal Furnace School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Federal Furnace School?
Federal Furnace School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Federal Furnace School offer ?
Federal Furnace School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Federal Furnace School part of?
Federal Furnace School is part of Plymouth School District.
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