Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School vs Rindge Avenue Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 288 m 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
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
292 students
| Measure | Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Cambridge, Massachusetts | Rindge Avenue Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,009 | #92 of 300 |
| National rank | #11056 of 50,301 | #1839 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rindge Avenue Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 70.3).
- •Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Rindge Avenue Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 18.5).
- •Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 292.
- •Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a charter school while Rindge Avenue Upper School 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 Rindge Avenue Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Rindge Avenue Upper School ranks higher (77.9 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 Rindge Avenue Upper School?
About 288 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School: 352. Rindge Avenue Upper School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School and Rindge Avenue Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is 360th of 1,009 and Rindge Avenue Upper School is 92nd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).