A+ Top 6%

Maria L. Baldwin School

Grades PK-05 CAMBRIDGE, MA

Moved down 44 places from 2024 to 2025

#47 State Rank
A- District Grade
85 Oxford Street, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
Diverse
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
385 Students
94.8% Attendance Rate
62.5 Composite Score

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

80.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

17.7% exceeding expectations

2023 72.7% 72.7%
2024 83% 83%
2025 80.3% 80.3%

Mathematics

85.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

25% exceeding expectations

2023 76% 76%
2024 82% 82%
2025 85.7% 85.7%

Science

74% Meeting or exceeding expectations

28% exceeding expectations

2023 60% 60%
2024 74% 74%
2025 74% 74%
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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 76%20%
2025English Language Arts04 87%13%
2025English Language Arts05 78%20%
2025Mathematics03 81%35%
2025Mathematics04 87%23%
2025Mathematics05 89%17%
2025Science05 74%28%
2024English Language Arts03 86%26%
2024English Language Arts04 86%9%
2024English Language Arts05 77%28%
2024Mathematics03 88%36%
2024Mathematics04 79%14%
2024Mathematics05 79%21%
2024Science05 74%19%
2023English Language Arts03 84%25%
2023English Language Arts04 72%26%
2023English Language Arts05 62%7%
2023Mathematics03 82%32%
2023Mathematics04 91%28%
2023Mathematics05 55%10%
2023Science05 60%7%

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

385 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 54.8%
Multiracial 16.4%
Asian 12.2%
Black 9.4%
Hispanic 7.3%

Gender

46.2% Male
53.8% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 6.5%
Special Education 13.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 16.9%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.8% Attendance Rate
11.2% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

85 Oxford Street, CAMBRIDGE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maria L. Baldwin School's grade rating?

Maria L. Baldwin School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #47 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 6% of Massachusetts Elementary 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 Maria L. Baldwin School?

Approximately 385 students are enrolled at Maria L. Baldwin School.

How does Maria L. Baldwin School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Maria L. Baldwin School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (80% proficient), Mathematics (86% proficient), Science (74% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Maria L. Baldwin School?

Maria L. Baldwin School has an attendance rate of 94.8%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Maria L. Baldwin School part of?

Maria L. Baldwin 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.