Excellent
#74 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 4% in state
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Elementary School · Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (district) · Cambridge, MA
A charter elementary school in Cambridge, MA where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21 Notre Dame Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
- Math 83% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2022, reaching 81% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,093/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cambridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,382
Median home value
$1,070,200
Median rent
$2,581/mo
College educated
78.6%
Homeownership
35.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PeabodyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Cambridge Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Wild Rose Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Graham and ParksEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is listed in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a public elementary school in Cambridge, MA, part of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (district), serving approximately 346 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School serve?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School rank in MA?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School ranks #74 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (617) 497-7771
- Area population (ZIP 02140)
- 21,361
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02140; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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