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Cambridge Street Upper School

840 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 293 students in grades 6-8, Cambridge Street Upper School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Cambridge Street Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Cambridge Street Upper School's student population of 293 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 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
Cambridge Street Upper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Street Upper School is 0.74, which is more 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)
#940 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cambridge Street Upper 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.
42%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cambridge Street Upper 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.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cambridge Street Upper 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
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
24%
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Black
27%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cambridge Street Upper School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cambridge Street Upper School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Cambridge Street Upper 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
40%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cambridge Street Upper 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cambridge Street Upper 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
School District Name
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 Cambridge Street Upper School's ranking?
Cambridge Street Upper School is ranked #940 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cambridge Street Upper School?
293 students attend Cambridge Street Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cambridge Street Upper School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridge Street Upper School?
Cambridge Street Upper School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cambridge Street Upper School offer ?
Cambridge Street Upper School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cambridge Street Upper School part of?
Cambridge Street Upper School is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Cambridge Street Upper School located?
Cambridge Street Upper School is located in the Wellington Harrington neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Wellington Harrington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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