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Cambridge

Massachusetts · Public School District
17
Schools
6,627
Students
$53,724
Per-Pupil Spend
+274% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Cambridge is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 6,627 students across 17 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $53,724 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Amigos SchoolPK–08407
CambridgeportPK–05255
Fletcher/Maynard AcademyPK–05254
Graham and ParksPK–05362
HaggertyPK–05232
John M TobinPK–05320
Kennedy-LongfellowPK–05184
King OpenPK–05371
Maria L. BaldwinPK–05340
Martin Luther King Jr.PK–05332
MorsePK–05294
PeabodyPK–05318
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cambridge Street Upper School06–08293
Putnam Avenue Upper School06–08251
Rindge Avenue Upper School06–08274
Vassal Lane Upper School06–08273
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cambridge Rindge and Latin09–121,867
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$53,724+274% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
18%
78%
State
17.7%
Local (property tax)
78.2%
Federal
4.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (78%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
6,627
Students
—
Free Lunch
$54K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $53,724 per pupil — 274% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 17 public schools, serving a total of 6,627 students.
What is the graduation rate for Cambridge?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Cambridge spend per student?
Cambridge spends $53,724 per pupil — 274% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Cambridge?
No, Cambridge does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cambridge serve?
Cambridge serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cambridge?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cambridge is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.