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Best Schools in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,706 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in West Cambridge greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
The top high schools in West 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. Brighton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 532 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
The top middle schools in West Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rindge Avenue Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
2. Putnam Avenue Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
The top elementary schools in West Cambridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin Luther King Jr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
2. Maria L. Baldwin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
3. Peabody
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
4. Haggerty
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
5. Gardner Pilot Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 386 Students
6. Shady Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shady Hill School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 543 Students
7. St Peter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
30.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
How many schools are in West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,706 students in total.
How do schools in West Cambridge perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in West Cambridge score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in West Cambridge greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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.
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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations