Cambridge Street Upper School vs Vassal Lane Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 484 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
Vassal Lane Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
| Measure | Cambridge Street Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts | Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #178 of 300 | #88 of 300 |
| National rank | #5879 of 15,369 | #1606 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vassal Lane Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 58.1).
- •Vassal Lane Upper School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Vassal Lane Upper School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Vassal Lane Upper School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 8.4).
- •Cambridge Street Upper School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 298.
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 Vassal Lane Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Vassal Lane Upper School ranks higher (79.3 vs 58.1 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 Vassal Lane Upper School?
About 484 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Street Upper School: 301. Vassal Lane Upper School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Street Upper School and Vassal Lane Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Cambridge Street Upper School is 178th of 300 and Vassal Lane Upper School is 88th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).