Rank
21
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public
1 school · 1 elementary school · Benjamin Banneker Charter Public
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is a charter school located in Cambridge, serving students in grades K–8. Ranking #27 among Massachusetts elementary schools, the school offers an alternative to traditional public education in one of the state's most dynamic communities. Cambridge's position as a college town — home to Harvard University and MIT — creates a distinctive intellectual environment. The school is part of the charter school sector, which provides families with additional educational options within the public system.
Avg MCAS ELA
81%
#7 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
91%
#2 of 326
Avg SAT
—
Attendance
95.1%
#66 of 328
Graduation Rate
—
AP Pass Rate
—
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,889
#158 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$76,461
#284 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 81% | 91% | — | 524 | 47 |
| Grade 4 | 71% | 80% | — | 516 | 49 |
| Grade 5 | 76% | 76% | 68% | 515 | 50 |
| Grade 6 | 90% | 90% | — | 523 | 42 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 1.5%
Asian: 2%
Hispanic: 7%
Black: 86%
Multi-Race: 3.2%
Am. Indian: 0.3%
Female: 51.5%Male: 48.3%Non-binary: 0.3%
Elementary Schools in Benjamin Banneker Charter Public
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
27
A+
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
ELA
81%
Math
91%
Attend.
95.1%
Class
22
27
A+
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
81%
91%
95.1%
22
District Operations
Attendance
#66 of 328Attendance Rate95.1%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)11.9%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#158 of 325In-District Per Pupil$21,889
Total Per Pupil$21,889
Total FTE Students344
Teacher Salaries
#284 of 325Average Salary$76,461
Teacher FTE Count21
MA median teacher salary is about $91K.
Class Size & Populations
#312 of 327Avg Class Size22
English Learners6.3%
Students w/ Disabilities14.6%
Total Students335
Staffing & Retention
#74 of 327Teacher Retention90.5%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers21
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025