Best High Schools in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 3 high schools with 3,838 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 West Cambridge score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Cambridge don't meet 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. Brighton High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 532 Students

Best Middle Schools in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 2 middle schools with 637 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 West Cambridge score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Cambridge meet expectations.

1. 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

Best Elementary Schools in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 3 elementary schools with 1,142 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 West Cambridge score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in West Cambridge exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. Gardner Pilot Academy

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 386 Students

3. Shady Hill School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Shady Hill School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 543 Students

4. St Peter School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Peter School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 192 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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

Community Factors

West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has a total population of 8,678 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 87% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

5,617

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood West 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

30.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

5.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

24.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,879 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

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Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Strawberry Hill, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Riverside, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Spring Hill, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Ball Square, Somerville, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations