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Cambridge School District

MACambridge, Massachusetts•Middlesex County

Contact & Location

135 Berkshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6494
www.cpsd.us
GreatSchools Profile

Enrollment & Schools

17
Total Schools
7,175
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary Schools
11
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
5
Middle Schools
High Schools
1
High Schools

Rating Distribution

318%
Below Average
424%
Average
1059%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
17
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
11
Middle
5
High
1

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
36%
Black / African American
23%
Hispanic / Latino
15%
Asian
15%
Two or More Races
11%

Gender Distribution

51%Male
49%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

0%Students Eligible

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

7.0
out of 10
Average ACT Score
—
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1226
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
40%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
18% (3)
Average
24% (4)
Above Average
59% (10)

Cambridge School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Cambridge School District

17 schools

Elementary Schools

(11)
7.6
Cambridgeport School
Elementarypublic•256 students
3.0
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Elementarypublic•235 students
6.8
Graham and Parks School
Elementarypublic•323 students
6.9
Haggerty School
Elementarypublic•267 students
8.9
John M. Tobin Montessori School
Elementarypublic•307 students
2.1
Kennedy-Longfellow School
Elementarypublic•215 students
4.3
King Open School
Elementarypublic•437 students
9.6
Maria L. Baldwin School
Elementarypublic•385 students
9.5
Martin Luther King, Jr. School
Elementarypublic•401 students
7.4
Morse School
Elementarypublic•335 students
6.5
Peabody School
Elementarypublic•320 students

Middle Schools

(5)
5.2
Cambridge Street Upper School
Middlepublic•317 students
7.7
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Middlepublic•286 students
8.8
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Middlepublic•278 students
8.7
The Amigos School
Middlepublic•421 students
7.0
Vassal Lane Upper School
Middlepublic•296 students

High Schools

(1)
8.2
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Highpublic•2,096 students

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 1mo ago

School Plans Period Party

Alleged incident in Cambridge School District · Massachusetts

A Massachusetts public school is planning an event for elementary students focused on menstruation. This 'period party' will include educational materials and speakers for third through sixth graders. The initiative aims to provide 'period empowerment' to young students.

Occurred on January 24, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

District accused of white supremacy

Alleged incident in Cambridge School District · Massachusetts

A school district faced accusations of promoting white supremacy. This arose from its official response to the October 7 terrorist attacks, particularly given its existing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Occurred on May 29, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

School promotes period party

Alleged incident at The Amigos School · Cambridge School District · Massachusetts

A school promoted an event for elementary and middle school students focused on menstruation. This "period party" was organized by an external group and included activities, supplies, and discussions for children as young as third grade. The event aimed to reduce stigma and promote positive body relationships, with the organizing group also reportedly promoting LGBTQ themes.

Occurred on January 18, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

Cambridge Schools DEI Hiring

Alleged incident in Cambridge School District · Massachusetts

The Cambridge Public School District is implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in its hiring and retention practices. These efforts aim to increase the percentage of teachers of color and address perceived systemic biases in recruitment. The district also provides cultural proficiency training for educators.

Occurred on April 17, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

Teachers Push Political Ideology

Alleged incident in Cambridge School District · Massachusetts

Multiple staff members within a school district used official communications to express strong political views regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. These communications accused the district of promoting 'white supremacy' and bias for its initial statements on the conflict. Staff advocated for a specific political stance, including accusations of 'genocide' and 'settler colonialism'.

Occurred on October 9, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 17 schools in Cambridge School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026