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Vassal Lane Upper School

158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 273 students in grades 6-8, Vassal Lane Upper School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (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

Vassal Lane Upper 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
Vassal Lane Upper School's student population of 273 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 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
Vassal Lane Upper School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vassal Lane Upper School 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#789 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vassal Lane Upper School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vassal Lane 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.
43%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vassal Lane 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.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vassal Lane 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
6:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
18%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vassal Lane Upper School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vassal Lane Upper School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vassal Lane Upper School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vassal Lane Upper 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
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Vassal Lane Upper 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 Vassal Lane Upper School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Vassal Lane 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 Vassal Lane 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
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vassal Lane 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 Vassal Lane Upper School's ranking?
Vassal Lane Upper School is ranked #789 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Vassal Lane Upper School often compared to?
Vassal Lane Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rindge Avenue Upper School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Vassal Lane Upper School?
273 students attend Vassal Lane Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Vassal Lane Upper School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vassal Lane Upper School?
Vassal Lane Upper School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vassal Lane Upper School offer ?
Vassal Lane Upper School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vassal Lane Upper School part of?
Vassal Lane Upper School is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Vassal Lane Upper School located?
Vassal Lane Upper School is located in the West Cambridge neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Cambridge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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