Serving 301 students in grades 6-8, Cambridge Street Upper School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cambridge Street Upper School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cambridge, MA, covering an area of 7.1 square miles. It typically takes 5 to 10 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends approximately 3.7 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cambridge Street Upper School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
301 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
I AM A CSUS SCHOLAR
School Rankings
Cambridge Street Upper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Street Upper School is 0.75, which is more 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
#896 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Street Upper School's ranking?
Cambridge Street Upper School is ranked #896 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cambridge Street Upper School?
301 students attend Cambridge Street Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Cambridge Street Upper School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cambridge Street Upper School?
Cambridge Street Upper School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cambridge Street Upper School offer ?
Cambridge Street Upper School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cambridge Street Upper School part of?
Cambridge Street Upper School is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Cambridge Street Upper School located?
Cambridge Street Upper School is located in the Wellington Harrington neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Wellington Harrington.
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