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#1306 of 1,793 schools in MA
C a Farley
Elementary School · Hudson · Hudson, MA
A Hudson elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
119 Cottage Street, Hudson, MA 01749
- Math 32% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C a Farley score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2022, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where C a Farley sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hudson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,202
Median home value
$480,300
Median rent
$1,416/mo
College educated
47.3%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Mulready ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Florence Sawyer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Goodnow Brothers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 796 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hudson
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
C a Farley is listed in Hudson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C a Farley
C a Farley is a public elementary school in Hudson, MA, part of Hudson, serving approximately 442 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C a Farley
What grades does C a Farley serve?
C a Farley serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend C a Farley?
C a Farley has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C a Farley?
The student-teacher ratio at C a Farley is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C a Farley rank in MA?
C a Farley ranks #1,306 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is C a Farley's MySchoolScout rating?
C a Farley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at C a Farley?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C a Farley has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is C a Farley a charter school?
No, C a Farley is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C a Farley a Title I school?
No, C a Farley is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (978) 567-6153
- Area population (ZIP 01749)
- 19,959
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01749; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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