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 413 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Amigos School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cambridge, MA, covering approximately 7.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles.
- 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
School Overview
Amigos School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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?
413 students attend Amigos School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Amigos School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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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