C
Below Average
55/100

Kennedy-Longfellow

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 30th 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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
220
Students
enrolled
6.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$54K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%30/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% 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 −1 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 proficiency37% (−16 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−12 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
White45%45%reading -18 pts, math -14 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income35%25%reading -1 pts, math -7 pts24th 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 158 Spring Street
City Cambridge
ZIP Code 02139
District 2503270
NCES School ID 250327000444
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02139

Understanding the community around Kennedy-Longfellow helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $117,124
Per Capita Income $66,716
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 55.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 76.4%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,027,300
Median Rent $2,501
Owner-Occupied 32.0%
Renter-Occupied 68.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kennedy-Longfellow.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 25.5%
Hispanic/Latino 22.7%
Asian 23.2%
White 21.4%
Two or More Races 7.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 220
Teachers (FTE) 32.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kennedy-Longfellow?
Kennedy-Longfellow has a Repit School Score of 55 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 Kennedy-Longfellow?
Kennedy-Longfellow has 220 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1.
What grades does Kennedy-Longfellow serve?
Kennedy-Longfellow serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kennedy-Longfellow receive per student?
Kennedy-Longfellow receives $53,724 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kennedy-Longfellow in 02139 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,019,425
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,731
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
68.0%

Other Schools in 02139

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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