Community Charter School of Cambridge vs Vassal Lane Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 230 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Charter School of Cambridge
Cambridge · Charter high · Grades 6–12
251 students
Vassal Lane Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
| Measure | Community Charter School of Cambridge Cambridge, Massachusetts | Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 300 | #88 of 300 |
| National rank | #1231 of 16,910 | #1606 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 251 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.2 vs 79.3).
- •Community Charter School of Cambridge does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Community Charter School of Cambridge does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Vassal Lane Upper School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 9.0).
- •Vassal Lane Upper School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 251.
- •Community Charter School of Cambridge is a charter school while Vassal Lane 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 Community Charter School of Cambridge better than Vassal Lane Upper 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 Community Charter School of Cambridge and Vassal Lane Upper School?
About 230 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Charter School of Cambridge: 251. Vassal Lane Upper School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Charter School of Cambridge and Vassal Lane Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Community Charter School of Cambridge is 80th of 300 and Vassal Lane Upper School is 88th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).