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Maria L. Baldwin vs. John M Tobin

Should you attend Maria L. Baldwin or John M Tobin? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Maria L. Baldwin
85 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
John M Tobin
359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Maria L. Baldwin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

John M Tobin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 352 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 42%). 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 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John M Tobin ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
352 students
326 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maria L. Baldwin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John M Tobin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John M Tobin.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maria L. Baldwin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John M Tobin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maria L. Baldwin with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cambridge School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John M Tobin with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cambridge School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#47 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
#213 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maria L. Baldwin, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John M Tobin, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria L. Baldwin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John M Tobin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria L. Baldwin who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John M Tobin who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria L. Baldwin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John M Tobin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Maria L. Baldwin by grade.
This chart displays the students of John M Tobin by grade.
Pre-K Students
28
102
Kindergarten Students
73
47
Grade 1 Students
56
39
Grade 2 Students
54
35
Grade 3 Students
50
33
Grade 4 Students
44
36
Grade 5 Students
47
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maria L. Baldwin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John M Tobin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maria L. Baldwin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John M Tobin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maria L. Baldwin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John M Tobin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maria L. Baldwin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John M Tobin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maria L. Baldwin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John M Tobin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maria L. Baldwin, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John M Tobin, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maria L. Baldwin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John M Tobin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maria L. Baldwin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John M Tobin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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