Best High Schools in Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, MA has 7 high schools with 7,581 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cambridge score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cambridge meet expectations.

1. Boston Latin School

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2423 Students

2. Cambridge Rindge And Latin

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students

3. Community Charter School Of Cambridge

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Community Charter School Of Cambridge (district) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 253 Students

4. Snowden International High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students

5. Charlestown High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 792 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, MA has 8 middle schools with 3,216 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cambridge score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cambridge don't meet expectations.

1. Rindge Avenue Upper School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students

2. Vassal Lane Upper School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 273 Students

3. Putnam Avenue Upper School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students

4. Cambridge Street Upper School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, MA has 19 elementary schools with 4,826 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cambridge score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.

1. Martin Luther King Jr.

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students

2. Maria L. Baldwin

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students

3. John M Tobin

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students

4. Eliot K-8 Innovation School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 809 Students

5. Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (district) • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 332 Students

6. Haggerty

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students

7. Peabody

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students

8. Amigos School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students

9. Morse

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students

10. Cambridgeport

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cambridge, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Cambridge, MA has a total population of 116,373 with 35% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cambridge, MA

16,622

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cambridge, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cambridge, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cambridge, MA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,889 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cambridge, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations