Cambridge Street Upper School vs E Somerville Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Street Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students
E Somerville Community
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
747 students
| Measure | Cambridge Street Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts | E Somerville Community Somerville, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 300 | #789 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5879 of 15,369 | #31125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 301 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| city | Cambridge | Somerville |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Street Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 41.2).
- •Cambridge Street Upper School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Cambridge Street Upper School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Cambridge Street Upper School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 13.6).
- •E Somerville Community is the larger school with 747 students compared with 301.
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 Cambridge Street Upper School better than E Somerville Community?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge Street Upper School ranks higher (58.1 vs 41.2 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 Cambridge Street Upper School and E Somerville Community?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Somerville in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Street Upper School: 301. E Somerville Community: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Street Upper School and E Somerville Community rank in Massachusetts?
Cambridge Street Upper School is 178th of 300 and E Somerville Community is 789th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).