Cambridge Street Upper School vs Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 933 m 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
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Cambridge · Charter other · Grades PK–12
890 students
| Measure | Cambridge Street Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts | Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #178 of 300 | – |
| National rank | #5879 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 301 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Hill Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Cambridge Street Upper School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Cambridge Street Upper School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.6).
- •Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 301.
- •Cambridge Street Upper School is a public school while Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a charter 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 Cambridge Street Upper School better than Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cambridge Street Upper School and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Street Upper School: 301. Prospect Hill Academy Charter School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Street Upper School and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Cambridge Street Upper School is 178th of 300 and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is unranked among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).