Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King Open 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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King Open ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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King Open's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
King Open 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 King Open is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
13%
24%
Black
23%
10%
White
37%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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麻豆果冻传媒> What is King Open's ranking?
King Open is ranked #1048 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are King Open often compared to?
King Openis often viewed alongside schools like Birch Meadow by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend King Open?
371 students attend King Open.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of King Open students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Open?
King Open has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does King Open offer ?
King Open offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is King Open part of?
King Open is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is King Open located?
King Open is located in the Wellington Harrington neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Wellington Harrington.
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