Fletcher/Maynard Academy vs Vassal Lane Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 816 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
Vassal Lane Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
| Measure | Fletcher/Maynard Academy Cambridge, Massachusetts | Vassal Lane Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #535 of 1,009 | #88 of 300 |
| National rank | #18106 of 50,301 | #1606 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 249 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vassal Lane Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 60.1).
- •Vassal Lane Upper School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Vassal Lane Upper School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Vassal Lane Upper School does better on students per teacher (7.1 vs 7.3).
- •Vassal Lane Upper School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 249.
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 Fletcher/Maynard Academy better than Vassal Lane Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Vassal Lane Upper School ranks higher (79.3 vs 60.1 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 Fletcher/Maynard Academy and Vassal Lane Upper School?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fletcher/Maynard Academy: 249. Vassal Lane Upper School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fletcher/Maynard Academy and Vassal Lane Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Fletcher/Maynard Academy is 535th of 1,009 and Vassal Lane Upper School is 88th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).