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#23 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 1% in state

Cambridgeport

Elementary School · Cambridge

89 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Enrollment

285

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

9.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#23 of 1,793

In Cambridge

#4 of 20

public schools

In district

#4 of 17

Cambridge

School environment

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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9.5/10

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About Cambridgeport

Cambridgeport is a public elementary school in Cambridge, MA, part of Cambridge. Cambridgeport serves approximately 285 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Cambridgeport has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Cambridgeport show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above district
  • This school 9.5 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.6
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$40,666
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Cambridgeport — Students at Cambridgeport score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 54.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 63.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
68.5%
2019
Math
62.5%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
48.3%
ELA
55%
2023
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
66.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.

How Cambridgeport Compares

See how Cambridgeport performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.5/10
99th percentile in MA
Academic
9.3/10
Excellent
Growth
9.4/10
Excellent
Environment
9.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
27 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.6%

Location

89 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cambridgeport may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Martin Luther King Jr. (rated 9.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is John M Tobin (rated 9.5/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Morse (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cambridge, see our Cambridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Fletcher/Maynard Academy Cambridge 0.2 mi 5.5
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Cambridge 0.2 mi 5.9
John M Tobin Cambridge 0.3 mi 9.5
King Open Cambridge 0.4 mi 7.3
Cambridge Street Upper School Cambridge 0.4 mi 7.8
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville 0.7 mi 6.6
Kennedy-Longfellow Cambridge 0.6 mi 7.4
Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge 0.6 mi 6.9
Amigos School Cambridge 0.7 mi 9.0
Community Charter School of Cambridge Cambridge 0.7 mi 7.6
Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge 0.8 mi 8.3
Putnam Avenue Upper School Cambridge 0.8 mi 9.2
Martin Luther King Jr. Cambridge 0.8 mi 9.8
Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville 1.1 mi 7.7
Somerville High Somerville 1.2 mi 7.3
Next Wave Junior High Somerville 1.2 mi
Full Circle High School Somerville 1.2 mi 4.2
SAINT PAUL'S CHOIR SCHOOL Cambridge 0.9 mi 7.8
MALIK ACADEMY/ AL BUSTAN PRESCHOOL Cambridge 1.1 mi
Morse Cambridge 1.2 mi 9.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02139 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$124,648

Median Home Value

$1,066,200

Median Rent

$2,613/mo

Population

39,609

College Educated

77.6%

Homeownership

32%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

29.9

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Henry C Sanborn Elementary Andover, MA 9.5
John M Tobin Cambridge, MA 9.5
Memorial Spaulding Newton Centre, MA 9.5
Plymouth River Hingham, MA 9.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cambridgeport

What grades does Cambridgeport serve?

Cambridgeport serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Cambridgeport?

Cambridgeport has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridgeport?

The student-teacher ratio at Cambridgeport is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cambridgeport rank in MA?

Cambridgeport ranks #23 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Cambridgeport's MySchoolScout rating?

Cambridgeport has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Cambridgeport?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridgeport has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cambridgeport a charter school?

No, Cambridgeport is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cambridgeport a Title I school?

No, Cambridgeport is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
97 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
79 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
100 Biker’s Paradise

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9.9
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9.8
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%

District

Cambridge
District Enrollment
6,915
Schools in District
17
Per-Pupil Spending
$40,666
District Rank
#4 of 17

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