John M Tobin

197 Vassal Lane
Cambridge, MA 02138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John M Tobin ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John M Tobin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

John M Tobin's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

John M Tobin ranks within the top 10% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John M Tobin is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#119 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
37%
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80-84%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
23%
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Black
22%
10%
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White
40%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John M Tobin's ranking?
John M Tobin is ranked #119 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John M Tobin often compared to?
John M Tobinis often viewed alongside schools like Peabody, Martin Luther King Jr. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend John M Tobin?
321 students attend John M Tobin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of John M Tobin students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John M Tobin?
John M Tobin has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John M Tobin offer ?
John M Tobin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John M Tobin part of?
John M Tobin is part of Cambridge School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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