The Amigos School or La Escuela Amigos School, is a dual-language immersion bilingual Kindergarten to eighth school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. The Spanish-immersion program began in 1986 at the Maynard School and became an autonomous school within the Cambridge Public School District in 2001.
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Amigos School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amigos School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Amigos School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026
School Mascot
Eagle
School Rankings
Amigos School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amigos School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
49%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
35%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amigos School's ranking?
Amigos School is ranked #328 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Amigos School often compared to?
Amigos Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Junior by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Amigos School?
418 students attend Amigos School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Amigos School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amigos School?
Amigos School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Amigos School offer ?
Amigos School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Amigos School part of?
Amigos School is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Amigos School located?
Amigos School is located in the Cambridgeport neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Cambridgeport.
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