Cambridge School District

The Cambridge School District is located in Cambridge, MA and includes 13 schools that serve 5,599 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Cambridge School District spends $27,379 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cambridge School District has 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Cambridge School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Cambridge School District, 23% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Cambridge School District serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.