Rindge Avenue Upper School

School Overview
Rindge Avenue Upper School (RAUS) is a vibrant public middle school serving grades 6–8 as part of the Cambridge Public Schools district in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Located at 70 Rindge Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, while simultaneously focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents through personalized learning and collaborative teaching practices.

Beyond its academic core, Rindge Avenue Upper School prioritizes the cultivation of a strong school culture built on the principles of community and mutual respect. The school actively encourages student voice and offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and athletic programs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By leveraging its partnerships with families and the broader Cambridge community, RAUS strives to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging and is equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed as global citizens.
274
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rindge Avenue Upper School
Demographic Student Count
White135
Hispanic26
Black61
Asian28
Two or More21
  • White
    135 (49.8 %)
  • Black
    61 (22.5 %)
  • Asian
    28 (10.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (9.6 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (7.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cambridge
Phone: (617)349-4060
Website: http://rindgeavenue.cpsd.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 94
Grade 7 89
Grade 8 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rindge Avenue Upper School
Grade Student Count
Grade 694
Grade 789
Grade 891
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rindge Avenue Upper School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13348.5%
Male13850.4%
Not Specified31.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)