Cambridge School District
School District · Cambridge, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
17
12 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$40,666
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
17
12 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$40,666
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#10 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$40,666
+$19,295 vs Massachusetts median
District size
6,915 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Cambridge
Cambridge is a Cambridge, Massachusetts school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 6,915 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. The district invests $40,666 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Cambridge is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maria L. Baldwin, which has a composite score of 9.9/10.
In standardized testing, Cambridge students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.5%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cambridge, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cambridge with test data.
Schools in Cambridge
17 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Cambridge
- Total Enrollment
- 6,915
- Teachers (FTE)
- 762
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 17 schools in total — 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cambridge?
The average composite rating for Cambridge is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cambridge?
Cambridge spends $40,666 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cambridge?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cambridge is 9.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cambridge?
Maria L. Baldwin is the highest-rated school in Cambridge with a composite score of 9.9/10.
What are the test scores in Cambridge?
Across schools in Cambridge with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cambridge compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Cambridge has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Cambridge with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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