A Top 13%

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Grades PK-06 CAMBRIDGE, MA

Moved down 84 places from 2024 to 2025

#105 State Rank
A- District Grade
21 Notre Dame Avenue, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
344 Students
94.6% Attendance Rate
59.1 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

79.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

27% exceeding expectations

2023 79.5% 79.5%
2024 79% 79%
2025 79.5% 79.5%

Mathematics

84.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

29% exceeding expectations

2023 77.8% 77.8%
2024 82.3% 82.3%
2025 84.3% 84.3%

Science

68% Meeting or exceeding expectations

22% exceeding expectations

2023 67% 67%
2024 71% 71%
2025 68% 68%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 81%32%
2025English Language Arts04 71%18%
2025English Language Arts05 76%20%
2025English Language Arts06 90%38%
2025Mathematics03 91%43%
2025Mathematics04 80%20%
2025Mathematics05 76%24%
2025Mathematics06 90%29%
2025Science05 68%22%
2024English Language Arts03 88%38%
2024English Language Arts04 62%9%
2024English Language Arts05 82%9%
2024English Language Arts06 84%36%
2024Mathematics03 88%40%
2024Mathematics04 77%36%
2024Mathematics05 84%13%
2024Mathematics06 80%23%
2024Science05 71%7%
2023English Language Arts03 80%22%
2023English Language Arts04 72%9%
2023English Language Arts05 87%9%
2023English Language Arts06 79%26%
2023Mathematics03 85%44%
2023Mathematics04 85%26%
2023Mathematics05 67%9%
2023Mathematics06 74%23%
2023Science05 67%11%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

344 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Black 86%
Hispanic 7%
Multiracial 3.2%
Asian 2%
White 1.5%

Gender

48.3% Male
51.5% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 5.5%
Special Education 12.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch 55.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.6% Attendance Rate
11.5% Chronic Absence

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Location

21 Notre Dame Avenue, CAMBRIDGE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School's grade rating?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has earned a grade of A, ranked #105 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 13% of Massachusetts Combined schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?

Approximately 344 students are enrolled at Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School.

How does Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (80% proficient), Mathematics (84% proficient), Science (68% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School has an attendance rate of 94.6%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School part of?

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is part of Cambridge School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.