Community Charter School Of Cambridge serves 288 students in grades 6-12.
Community Charter School Of Cambridge placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Charter School Of Cambridge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Charter School Of Cambridge's student population of 288 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Community Charter School Of Cambridge is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Community Charter School Of Cambridge is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%

Hispanic
16%
23%

Black
71%
10%

White
5%
56%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%

School Statewide Testing
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 Community Charter School Of Cambridge's ranking?
Community Charter School Of Cambridge is ranked #703 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Community Charter School Of Cambridge often compared to?
Community Charter School Of Cambridgeis often viewed alongside schools like Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Charter School Of Cambridge?
The graduation rate of Community Charter School Of Cambridge is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Community Charter School Of Cambridge?
288 students attend Community Charter School Of Cambridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Community Charter School Of Cambridge students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Charter School Of Cambridge?
Community Charter School Of Cambridge has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Community Charter School Of Cambridge offer ?
Community Charter School Of Cambridge offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Charter School Of Cambridge part of?
Community Charter School Of Cambridge is part of Community Charter School Of Cambridge School District.
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