Cambridge School District
School District · Cambridge, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
17
12 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$40,666
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
17
12 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$40,666
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Evaluating Cambridge?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cambridge as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Maria L. Baldwin
Cambridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Cambridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Graham and Parks
Cambridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#15 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$40,666
+$19,295 vs Massachusetts median
District size
6,915 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Cambridge ranks #15 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Cambridge's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maria L. Baldwin (9.9/10), Martin Luther King Jr. (9.8/10), and Graham and Parks (9.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cambridge
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria L. Baldwin | 9.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Martin Luther King Jr. | 9.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Graham and Parks | 9.6 / 10 |
| 4 | John M Tobin | 9.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Cambridgeport | 9.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Rindge Avenue Upper School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Haggerty | 9.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Morse | 9.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Putnam Avenue Upper School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Amigos School | 9.0 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.5/10, 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 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.
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 8.5/10. 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 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. 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 8.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.5%
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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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