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Ferryway School

Public | K-8 & ungraded | 892 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
38%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
38%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
47%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
23%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
African American63%
Asian67%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners41%

Math

All Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
African American38%
Asian96%
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners55%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students30%
Female45%
Male19%
African American25%
Asian27%
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners9%

Math

All Students44%
Female54%
Male36%
African American19%
Asian63%
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners36%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students67%
Female65%
Male68%
African American58%
Asian82%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female57%
Male69%
African American33%
Asian96%
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students43%
Female41%
Male46%
African American17%
Asian59%
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students59%
Female57%
Male60%
African American59%
Asian75%
Hispanic54%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female46%
Male59%
African American41%
Asian92%
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
African American55%
Asian84%
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities32%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students37%
Female37%
Male38%
African American15%
Asian72%
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
White28%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students86%
Female98%
Male77%
African American100%
Asian81%
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female75%
Male56%
African American56%
Asian76%
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students52%
Female56%
Male49%
African American38%
Asian57%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 29% 70%
Hispanic 26% 14%
Asian 23% 5%
Black 17% 8%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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150 Cross St
Malden, MA 02148
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