Vassal Lane Upper School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141 · Cambridge
#88 of 300 middle schools in Massachusetts
#1606 of 15,369 nationally
About Vassal Lane Upper School
Vassal Lane Upper School is a public middle located in Cambridge, in the Cambridge school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 298 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 88th of 300 ranked middle schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (99th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 298.
There are 18 schools in Cambridge; Vassal Lane Upper School ranks 7th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)7.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Vassal Lane Upper School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Vassal Lane Upper School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kennedy-Longfellow
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students · 0 m away
Community Charter School of Cambridge
Cambridge · Charter high · Grades 6–12
251 students · 230 m away
Cambridge Street Upper School
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301 students · 484 m away
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
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249 students · 816 m away
Cambridgeport
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263 students · 913 m away
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
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890 students · 1.2 km away
John M Tobin
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 1.4 km away
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
250 students · 1.5 km away
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
553 students · 1.5 km away
E Somerville Community
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
747 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vassal Lane Upper School a good school?
Vassal Lane Upper School has a Success Index (US) of 79.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #88 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Vassal Lane Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Vassal Lane Upper School ranks #88 of 300 middle schools in Massachusetts and #1606 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Vassal Lane Upper School?
Vassal Lane Upper School had 298 students in 2025.
Is Vassal Lane Upper School a elementary school or a high school?
Vassal Lane Upper School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Vassal Lane Upper School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Vassal Lane Upper School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.