Excellent
#246 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 14% in state
Federal Furnace School
Elementary School · Plymouth · Plymouth, MA
A Plymouth elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
860 Federal Furnace Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
- Math 44% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Federal Furnace School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Federal Furnace School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plymouth), 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
$111,975
Median home value
$494,700
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 775 | Compare → |
| West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Nathaniel Morton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Cold SpringEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | Not available | 220 | 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.
Plymouth
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $23,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Federal Furnace School is listed in Plymouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Federal Furnace School
Federal Furnace School is a public elementary school in Plymouth, MA, part of Plymouth, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Federal Furnace School
What grades does Federal Furnace School serve?
Federal Furnace School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Federal Furnace School?
Federal Furnace School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Federal Furnace School?
The student-teacher ratio at Federal Furnace School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Federal Furnace School rank in MA?
Federal Furnace School ranks #246 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Federal Furnace School's MySchoolScout rating?
Federal Furnace School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Federal Furnace School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Federal Furnace School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Federal Furnace School a charter school?
No, Federal Furnace School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Federal Furnace School a Title I school?
No, Federal Furnace School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (508) 830-4360
- Area population (ZIP 02360)
- 62,405
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 02360; 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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