Ferryway serves 904 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Ferryway 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ferryway's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ferryway is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ferryway is 0.77, which is more 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
#1073 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
33%
22%
Black
18%
10%
White
22%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 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 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?
904 students attend Ferryway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Ferryway students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferryway?
Ferryway has a student ration of 14:1, 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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