Cambridge School District
- 159 THORNDIKE ST
- CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141
- (617) 349-6494
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.3% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $29,548 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,770 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 518 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 61.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 11.0% | 36.0% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 53.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,770 | 11.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 435 |
| Kindergarten Students | 524 |
| 1st Grade Students | 501 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 482 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 428 |
| 4th Grade Students | 425 |
| 5th Grade Students | 409 |
| 6th Grade Students | 391 |
| 7th Grade Students | 399 |
| 8th Grade Students | 373 |
| 9th Grade Students | 441 |
| 10th Grade Students | 397 |
| 11th Grade Students | 382 |
| 12th Grade Students | 352 |
| Ungraded Students | 9 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 667 |
| Hispanic | 845 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,997 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,168 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,033 |
| Female | 2,917 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 518 | 11.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 47 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 288 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 171 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 230 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 14 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 14 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 15 |
| Library Support Staff | 27 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 393 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 94 |
| School Administrators | 39 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 44 |
| Student Support Services | 150 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 58 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $187,511,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $145,167,000 | 77.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $142,790,000 | 76.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $45,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $782,000 | 0.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $19,000 | 0.01% |
| Private Contributions | $240,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,291,000 | 0.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $34,607,000 | 18.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $8,516,000 | 4.5% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $3,875,000 | 2.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,694,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Programs | $1,633,000 | 0.9% |
| Non-Specified | $2,339,000 | 1.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $15,550,000 | 8.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,737,000 | 4.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,429,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,341,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $139,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $743,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Other | $993,000 | 0.5% |
| Direct - Other | $1,092,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $167,892,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $100,402,000 | 59.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $63,117,000 | 37.6% |
| Student Support | $11,992,000 | 6.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $14,767,000 | 7.9% |
| General Administration Support | $1,913,000 | 1.0% |
| School Administration Support | $6,209,000 | 3.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $18,063,000 | 9.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,148,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $5,025,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,373,000 | 2.6% |
| Food Services | $2,598,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Services | $1,775,000 | 0.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 394 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 1 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 24 | 1.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Cambridge School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 13
- Students: 5,770
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 518
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| AMIGOS SCHOOL | ||||
101 Kinnaird St
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 295 | 8.9 |  Review This School |
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| CAMBRIDGEPORT SCHOOL | ||||
89 Elm St
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 295 | 11.7 | Review This School |
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| CAMBRIDGE RINDGE AND LATIN SCHOOL | ||||
459 Broadway
Cambridge, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,583 | 9.7 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FLETCHER / MAYNARD ACADEMY | ||||
225 Windsor St
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 249 | 8.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GRAHAM AND PARKS SCHOOL | ||||
44 Linnaean St
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 418 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| HAGGERTY SCHOOL | ||||
110 Cushing St
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-6 | 296 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| JOHN M TOBIN SCHOOL | ||||
197 Vassal Ln
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 363 | 7.8 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KENNEDY-LONGFELLOW SCHOOL | ||||
158 Spring St
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 368 | 9.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KING OPEN SCHOOL | ||||
850 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 498 | 11.3 | Review This School |
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| MARIA L. BALDWIN SCHOOL | ||||
28 Sacramento St
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 383 | 12.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SCHOOL | ||||
100 Putnam Ave
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 263 | 10.2 | Review This School |
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| MORSE SCHOOL | ||||
40 Granite St
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 419 | 14.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PEABODY SCHOOL | ||||
70 Rindge Ave
Cambridge, MA Public | PK-8 | 520 | 11.7 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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