Best High Schools in East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 4 high schools with 4,222 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 East Cambridge score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in East Cambridge exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. Somerville High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Somerville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 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. 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 East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 5 middle schools with 2,149 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 East Cambridge score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in East Cambridge underperform expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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 East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 3 elementary schools with 804 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 East Cambridge score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in East Cambridge exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

3. Warren-prescott K-8 School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 523 Students

4. Kennedy-longfellow

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students

5. Capuano Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 213 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

7,175

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

81%

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

C

30.15 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

6.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,927 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Area IV, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
MIT, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Union Square, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Back Bay, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
East Somerville, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dock Square, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Central, Boston, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations