Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maria L. Baldwin ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maria L. Baldwin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Maria L. Baldwin's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maria L. Baldwin ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maria L. Baldwin is 0.61, 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
#42 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
12%
10%
White
60%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria L. Baldwin's ranking?
Maria L. Baldwin is ranked #42 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Maria L. Baldwin often compared to?
Maria L. Baldwinis often viewed alongside schools like Graham And Parks by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Maria L. Baldwin?
354 students attend Maria L. Baldwin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Maria L. Baldwin students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria L. Baldwin?
Maria L. Baldwin has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maria L. Baldwin offer ?
Maria L. Baldwin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maria L. Baldwin part of?
Maria L. Baldwin is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Maria L. Baldwin located?
Maria L. Baldwin is located in the Baldwin neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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