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Ferryway School

150 CROSS ST, MALDEN, MA 02148

About Ferryway School

Ferryway School, located in Malden, serves grades K–8 and has approximately 920 students, offering a neighborhood-centered programming approach and an extensive staff team under Principal Matthew Stahl and three assistant principals. State data show Ferryway supported grades K–8 with a diverse student population (˜39% Hispanic, 19% Black, 18% Asian, 18% White), with an overall student-to-teacher ratio of 13-14:1. Academic outcomes varied, with district and reviewer data estimating approximately 32% math proficiency and 42% reading proficiency on state assessments. Teachers implemented funded classroom initiatives, began multilingual ELL supports, and participated in a recent Mass Cultural Council arts-grant project; the school published a directory of 148 families and engaged with families through an active PTO and SSC. Local housing markets for Malden persist with median home values hovering around $665,000-700,000, included as families reason through quality schools while considering the best elementary schools in Massachusetts.

Ferryway School Contact Information

Address

150 CROSS ST, MALDEN, MA 02148

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Phone

(781) 388-0659

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 42% in Reading.
71
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
905
Total Students
$83931
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 55 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ferryway School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00AM - 2:30PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 21.8%
Asian 19.7%
Hispanic 35%
Black 19.2%
Two+ Races 3.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
21.8%
Asian
19.7%
Hispanic
35%
Black
19.2%
Two+ Races
3.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 905
50.1%
453 Female
49.9%
452 Male

Student Population

905 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

903 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Malden School Committee approved a budget that included the hiring of Spanish teachers for both Linden and Ferryway Schools.

FAQ

Q1. What technologies are utilized in the classroom at Ferryway School?

Ans: At Ferryway School, students from grade 6-8 are each issued their own Chromebook in which students in lower grades share via technology carts.

Q2. What are the protocols at Ferryway School regarding student safety during arrival and dismissal?

Ans: Ferryway School has an organized drop-off procedure on Walnut Street along with designated doors for each grade.

Q3. What are some of the behavior and discipline approaches at Ferryway School?

Ans: At Ferryway School, we talk about respect and responsibility and we utilize restorative practices when needed.

Q4. What supports are available for students who learn differently at Ferryway School?

Ans: At Ferryway School, teams of teachers and specialists provide the staffing and support for students who are receiving ELL and/or special education services.

Q5. How are families going to communicate with Ferryway School?

Ans: Ferryway School provides a Back to School Hub and digital handbook, which allows families to receive information and updates.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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