Fayerweather Street School
765 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02138-0213 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (617)876-4746
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The Fayerweather Street School is an independent, progressive school that provides a child-centered approach to learning from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Fayerweather educates children to become self-confident and self-directed learners, critical and reflective thinkers, explorers of ideas, and risk-takers. We are respectful of individual learning styles. Our integrated and thematic curriculum is designed to spark questions and concerns about the world while providing a structure in which strong academic skills are developed. Fayerweather supports educational research, professional development, and engagement in community action. Fayerweather strives to build and sustain a community with varied backgrounds of race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We are committed to preparing students to engage in an interdependent and diverse world. ...read more  

School Overview:
Fayerweather Street School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) Other special emphasis association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1967
County Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students 207 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 23% 20%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 16 students
Kind - 20 students
Grade 1 - 19 students
Grade 2 - 21 students
Grade 3 - 21 students
Grade 4 - 26 students
Grade 5 - 23 students
Grade 6 - 20 students
Grade 7 - 22 students
Grade 8 - 19 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 27 teachers
This School ( MA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:16
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 167 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / Rolling
Headmaster Ed Kuh
Admissions Director Cynthia Bohrer
 
School Notes:
  • The Fayerweather Street School is an independent, progressive school that provides a child-centered approach to learning from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Fayerweather educates children to become self-confident and self-directed learners, critical and reflective thinkers, explorers of ideas, and risk-takers. We are respectful of individual learning styles. Our integrated and thematic curriculum is designed to spark questions and concerns about the world while providing a structure in which strong academic skills are developed. Fayerweather supports educational research, professional development, and engagement in community action. Fayerweather strives to build and sustain a community with varied backgrounds of race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We are committed to preparing students to engage in an interdependent and diverse world.
  • Profile last updated: 02/10/2008

School Zip Code:

About This Zip Code ( 02138 )
School Zip ( 02138 ) ( MA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 35,407 people 6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 82% 43%
Population Average Age 29 years old 36.5 years old
Average Household Size 1.9 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $55,726 $51,535
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.2 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 69 years old 57 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (02138)



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% Owning / % Renting 38% / 62% 58% / 42%
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