Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cambridgeport ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cambridgeport ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cambridgeport's student population of 255 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cambridgeport ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridgeport is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
17%
10%
White
52%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridgeport's ranking?
Cambridgeport is ranked #439 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Cambridgeport often compared to?
Cambridgeportis often viewed alongside schools like Morse by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cambridgeport?
255 students attend Cambridgeport.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cambridgeport students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cambridgeport?
Cambridgeport has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cambridgeport offer ?
Cambridgeport offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cambridgeport part of?
Cambridgeport is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Cambridgeport located?
Cambridgeport is located in the The Port neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in The Port.
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