Ferryway

150 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 896 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ferryway ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 896 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ferryway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Ferryway's student population of 896 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
896 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Ferryway ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferryway is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#1073 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
37%
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46%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
7%
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Hispanic
33%
23%
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Black
19%
10%
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White
24%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferryway's ranking?
Ferryway is ranked #1073 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ferryway often compared to?
Ferrywayis often viewed alongside schools like Beebe, Salemwood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Ferryway?
896 students attend Ferryway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Ferryway students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferryway?
Ferryway has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ferryway offer ?
Ferryway offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ferryway part of?
Ferryway is part of Malden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 896 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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