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Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School's student population of 332 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#77 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
82%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School's ranking?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is ranked #77 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School often compared to?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooke Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?
332 students attend Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School offer ?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School part of?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is part of Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School located?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is located in the North Cambridge neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in North Cambridge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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