C+
Average
66/100

Cambridge Street Upper School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 840 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
304
Students
enrolled
9.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$54K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%43/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency49% (−4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−9 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading +3 pts, math -4 pts54th percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +5 pts, math +0 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +3 pts, math -3 pts41st percentile (list)
Multiracial50%—reading -8 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +1 pts, math -5 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 840 Cambridge Street
City Cambridge
ZIP Code 02141
District 2503270
NCES School ID 250327002759
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02141

Understanding the community around Cambridge Street Upper School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $103,451
Per Capita Income $69,254
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.2%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $883,500
Median Rent $2,591
Owner-Occupied 29.4%
Renter-Occupied 70.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cambridge Street Upper School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 36.5%
Black 29.3%
Hispanic/Latino 12.2%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More Races 10.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 304
Teachers (FTE) 33.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cambridge Street Upper School?
Cambridge Street Upper School has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cambridge Street Upper School?
Cambridge Street Upper School has 304 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1.
What grades does Cambridge Street Upper School serve?
Cambridge Street Upper School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cambridge Street Upper School receive per student?
Cambridge Street Upper School receives $53,724 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cambridge Street Upper School in 02141 ▼
Avg Home Value
$918,830
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,616
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
70.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026