Home › Massachusetts › Cambridge
Best Schools in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,577 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in East Cambridge greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
The top high schools in East Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge Rindge And Latin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
2. Community Charter School Of Cambridge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Community Charter School Of Cambridge (district) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 253 Students
3. Somerville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
4. Charlestown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 792 Students
Best Middle Schools in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
The top middle schools in East Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vassal Lane Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 273 Students
2. Cambridge Street Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
The top elementary schools in East Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eliot K-8 Innovation School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 809 Students
2. Warren-prescott K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 523 Students
3. Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 544 Students
4. Kennedy-longfellow
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
5. E Somerville Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 729 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has a total population of 13,390 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
How many schools are in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,577 students in total.
How do schools in East Cambridge perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in East Cambridge score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in East Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Cambridge?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations