Longfellow (Closed 2023)

Longfellow serves 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-9. 
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Total Students
375 students

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
38%
10%
White
39%
51%
All Ethnic Groups
61%
0.68
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Longfellow?
375 students attend Longfellow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Longfellow students are White, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Longfellow offer ?
Longfellow offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9
What school district is Longfellow part of?
Longfellow is part of Cambridge School District.

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