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Forest Avenue Elementary School vs. C A Farley

Should you attend Forest Avenue Elementary School or C A Farley? 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.
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School Overview

School
Forest Avenue Elementary School
136 Forest Avenue
Hudson, MA 01749
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
C A Farley
119 Cottage Street
Hudson, MA 01749
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 42%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, C A Farley 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
279 students
442 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at C A Farley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Avenue Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at C A Farley.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at C A Farley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hudson School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at C A Farley with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hudson School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#915 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1191 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Avenue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of C A Farley, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C A Farley who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at C A Farley who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest Avenue Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of C A Farley by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
12
Kindergarten Students
56
95
Grade 1 Students
57
84
Grade 2 Students
46
93
Grade 3 Students
44
83
Grade 4 Students
65
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at C A Farley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at C A Farley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at C A Farley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
72%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at C A Farley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at C A Farley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hudson School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of C A Farley, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at C A Farley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at C A Farley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hudson School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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