Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School vs Maria L. Baldwin
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
Cambridge · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
352 students
Maria L. Baldwin
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Cambridge, Massachusetts | Maria L. Baldwin Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,009 | #185 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11056 of 50,301 | #4429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 352 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maria L. Baldwin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 70.3).
- •Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Maria L. Baldwin does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.5).
- •Maria L. Baldwin is the larger school with 360 students compared with 352.
- •Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a charter school while Maria L. Baldwin is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School better than Maria L. Baldwin?
On the Success Index (US), Maria L. Baldwin ranks higher (81.0 vs 70.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and Maria L. Baldwin?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School: 352. Maria L. Baldwin: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and Maria L. Baldwin rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is 360th of 1,009 and Maria L. Baldwin is 185th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).