For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,885 students in Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cambridge, MA are Rindge Avenue Upper School, Amigos School and Community Charter School Of Cambridge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cambridge, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rindge Avenue Upper School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-4060
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Amigos School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Upton Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6567
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6567
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
245 Bent Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Vassal Lane Upper School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
197 Vassal Lane
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6550
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6550
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Putnam Avenue Upper School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-7780
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Cambridge Street Upper School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
840 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-3050
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Prospect Hill Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,096 students
Cambridge, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6540
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6540
Grades: PK-9
| 371 students
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cambridge, MA include Rindge Avenue Upper School, Amigos School and Community Charter School Of Cambridge.
How many public middle schools are located in Cambridge, MA?
7 public middle schools are located in Cambridge, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge, MA?
Cambridge, MA public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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