Ferryway vs Salemwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferryway
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
920 students
Salemwood
Malden · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,033 students
| Measure | Ferryway Malden, Massachusetts | Salemwood Malden, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 1,009 | #820 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #23315 of 50,301 | #32583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 920 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 920 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| city | Malden | Malden |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferryway scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 39.1).
- •Ferryway does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Ferryway does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Ferryway does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Salemwood is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 920.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferryway better than Salemwood?
On the Success Index (US), Ferryway ranks higher (52.6 vs 39.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ferryway and Salemwood?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Malden and Malden in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferryway: 920. Salemwood: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferryway and Salemwood rank in Massachusetts?
Ferryway is 645th of 1,009 and Salemwood is 820th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).