A Top 18%

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Grades 06-08 CAMBRIDGE, MA

Moved down 1 places from 2024 to 2025

#66 State Rank
A- District Grade
70 Rindge Avenue, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
278 Students
95.3% Attendance Rate
54 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

63% Meeting or exceeding expectations

24% exceeding expectations

English Language Arts

69.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

24.3% exceeding expectations

2023 69% 69%
2024 66.3% 66.3%
2025 69.3% 69.3%

Mathematics

65% Meeting or exceeding expectations

22.7% exceeding expectations

2023 54% 54%
2024 57% 57%
2025 65% 65%

Science

64% Meeting or exceeding expectations

18% exceeding expectations

2023 47% 47%
2024 55% 55%
2025 64% 64%
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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 63%24%
2025English Language Arts06 64%11%
2025English Language Arts07 71%16%
2025English Language Arts08 73%46%
2025Mathematics06 72%21%
2025Mathematics07 50%14%
2025Mathematics08 73%33%
2025Science08 64%18%
2024English Language Arts06 62%18%
2024English Language Arts07 65%28%
2024English Language Arts08 72%35%
2024Mathematics06 49%8%
2024Mathematics07 62%25%
2024Mathematics08 60%16%
2024Science08 55%11%
2023English Language Arts06 67%25%
2023English Language Arts07 78%30%
2023English Language Arts08 62%29%
2023Mathematics06 59%15%
2023Mathematics07 51%14%
2023Mathematics08 52%22%
2023Science08 47%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

278 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 18%
Asian 11.2%
Hispanic 8.3%
Multiracial 8.3%

Gender

47.5% Male
52.5% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4%
Special Education 19.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch 26.6%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.3% Attendance Rate
9.3% Chronic Absence

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Location

70 Rindge Avenue, CAMBRIDGE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rindge Avenue Upper School's grade rating?

Rindge Avenue Upper School has earned a grade of A, ranked #66 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 18% 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 Rindge Avenue Upper School?

Approximately 278 students are enrolled at Rindge Avenue Upper School.

How does Rindge Avenue Upper School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Rindge Avenue Upper School's proficiency rates are: CIV (63% proficient), English Language Arts (69% proficient), Mathematics (65% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Rindge Avenue Upper School?

Rindge Avenue Upper School has an attendance rate of 95.3%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Rindge Avenue Upper School part of?

Rindge Avenue 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.