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Fletcher/maynard Academy

Elementary School · Cambridge

225 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Enrollment

251

Student-Teacher

7:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,172 of 1,793

In Cambridge

#20 of 20

public schools

In district

#17 of 17

Cambridge

School environment

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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5.5/10

Elementary School in Cambridge · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.5/10

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About Fletcher/maynard Academy

Fletcher/maynard Academy is a public elementary school in Cambridge, MA, part of Cambridge. Fletcher/maynard Academy serves approximately 251 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Fletcher/maynard Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,172 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Fletcher/maynard Academy show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares3.1 pts below district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 8.6
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 7:1 students to teachers, Fletcher/maynard Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$40,666
Chronic Absenteeism28.3%

Fletcher/maynard Academy — Students at Fletcher/maynard Academy score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 38.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 44.9% (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
27%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
51.5%
2019
Math
42.3%
ELA
54.5%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
27.3%
ELA
51.5%
2022
Math
33.8%
ELA
38.8%
2023
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
32.7%
ELA
23.7%
2025
Math
36.3%
ELA
33.3%

* 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: 4.4/10.

How Fletcher/maynard Academy Compares

See how Fletcher/maynard Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in MA
Academic
5.3/10
Average
Growth
4.4/10
Below Average
Environment
8.6/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
7:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.3%

Location

225 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fletcher/maynard Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Martin Luther King Jr. (rated 9.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cambridgeport (rated 9.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John M Tobin (rated 9.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cambridge, see our Cambridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Cambridgeport Cambridge 0.2 mi 9.5
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Cambridge 0.3 mi 5.9
King Open Cambridge 0.4 mi 7.3
Cambridge Street Upper School Cambridge 0.4 mi 7.8
John M Tobin Cambridge 0.5 mi 9.5
Kennedy-Longfellow Cambridge 0.5 mi 7.4
Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge 0.5 mi 6.9
Community Charter School of Cambridge Cambridge 0.6 mi 7.6
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park Somerville 0.9 mi 6.6
Amigos School Cambridge 0.7 mi 9.0
Martin Luther King Jr. Cambridge 0.9 mi 9.8
Putnam Avenue Upper School Cambridge 0.9 mi 9.2
Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge 1.0 mi 8.3
Capuano Early Childhood Center Somerville 1.2 mi 7.7
SAINT PAUL'S CHOIR SCHOOL Cambridge 1.0 mi 7.8
Morse Cambridge 1.1 mi 9.2
Somerville High Somerville 1.4 mi 7.3
Next Wave Junior High Somerville 1.4 mi
Full Circle High School Somerville 1.4 mi 4.2
MALIK ACADEMY/ AL BUSTAN PRESCHOOL Cambridge 1.1 mi

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fletcher/maynard Academy

What grades does Fletcher/maynard Academy serve?

Fletcher/maynard Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fletcher/maynard Academy?

Fletcher/maynard Academy has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fletcher/maynard Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Fletcher/maynard Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fletcher/maynard Academy rank in MA?

Fletcher/maynard Academy ranks #1,172 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Fletcher/maynard Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Fletcher/maynard Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Fletcher/maynard Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fletcher/maynard Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fletcher/maynard Academy a charter school?

No, Fletcher/maynard Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fletcher/maynard Academy a Title I school?

No, Fletcher/maynard Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
68 Good Transit
Bike Score
100 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.3%

District

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

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