B+ Top 34%

Darby Vassall Upper School

Grades 06-08 CAMBRIDGE, MA

Moved up 25 places from 2024 to 2025

#119 State Rank
A- District Grade
158 Spring Street, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
296 Students
94.9% Attendance Rate
47.6 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.

CIV

46% Meeting or exceeding expectations

20% exceeding expectations

English Language Arts

54.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

20% exceeding expectations

2023 57% 57%
2024 50% 50%
2025 54.3% 54.3%

Mathematics

51.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

9.7% exceeding expectations

2023 46.7% 46.7%
2024 43.7% 43.7%
2025 51.3% 51.3%

Science

40% Meeting or exceeding expectations

9% exceeding expectations

2023 53% 53%
2024 38% 38%
2025 40% 40%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025CIV08 46%20%
2025English Language Arts06 55%17%
2025English Language Arts07 52%17%
2025English Language Arts08 56%26%
2025Mathematics06 54%5%
2025Mathematics07 45%8%
2025Mathematics08 55%16%
2025Science08 40%9%
2024English Language Arts06 53%14%
2024English Language Arts07 42%9%
2024English Language Arts08 55%21%
2024Mathematics06 38%—
2024Mathematics07 46%11%
2024Mathematics08 47%14%
2024Science08 38%3%
2023English Language Arts06 52%17%
2023English Language Arts07 59%13%
2023English Language Arts08 60%25%
2023Mathematics06 49%1%
2023Mathematics07 34%10%
2023Mathematics08 57%18%
2023Science08 53%13%

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

296 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 38.9%
Black 26.7%
Asian 16.9%
Hispanic 11.5%
Multiracial 5.7%

Gender

51.7% Male
48.3% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 13.9%
Special Education 28%
Free/Reduced Lunch 41.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.9% Attendance Rate
12.7% Chronic Absence

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Location

158 Spring Street, CAMBRIDGE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darby Vassall Upper School's grade rating?

Darby Vassall Upper School has earned a grade of B+, ranked #119 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 34% of Massachusetts Middle 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 Darby Vassall Upper School?

Approximately 296 students are enrolled at Darby Vassall Upper School.

How does Darby Vassall Upper School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Darby Vassall Upper School's proficiency rates are: CIV (46% proficient), English Language Arts (54% proficient), Mathematics (51% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Darby Vassall Upper School?

Darby Vassall Upper School has an attendance rate of 94.9%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Darby Vassall Upper School part of?

Darby Vassall Upper 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.