Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Federal Furnace School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
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 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Federal Furnace School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Federal Furnace School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Federal Furnace School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Federal Furnace School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
81%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Federal Furnace School's ranking?
Federal Furnace School is ranked #594 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
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, Hedge 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 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Federal Furnace School?
373 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, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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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