Hedge vs. Federal Furnace School
Should you attend Hedge or Federal Furnace School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hedge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Federal Furnace School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hedge 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 383 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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
218 students
383 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#594 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
37
51
Grade 1 Students
43
66
Grade 2 Students
37
73
Grade 3 Students
32
66
Grade 4 Students
31
63
Grade 5 Students
38
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
40%
9%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
46%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
