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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

GradeELA M+E%Math M+E%Sci M+E%Avg ScoreStudents
Grade 381%91%52447
Grade 471%80%51649
Grade 576%76%68%51550
Grade 690%90%52342
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 328
Attendance Rate95.1%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)11.9%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2%

Per-Pupil Expenditure

#158 of 325
In-District Per Pupil$21,889
Total Per Pupil$21,889
Total FTE Students344

Teacher Salaries

#284 of 325
Average Salary$76,461
Teacher FTE Count21
MA median teacher salary is about $91K.

Class Size & Populations

#312 of 327
Avg Class Size22
English Learners6.3%
Students w/ Disabilities14.6%
Total Students335

Staffing & Retention

#74 of 327
Teacher Retention90.5%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers21
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025