Rindge Avenue Upper School
274 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 135 |
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Black | 61 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More | 21 |
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White135 (49.8 %)
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Black61 (22.5 %)
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Asian28 (10.3 %)
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Hispanic26 (9.6 %)
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Two or More21 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 94 |
| Grade 7 | 89 |
| Grade 8 | 91 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 133 | 48.5% |
| Male | 138 | 50.4% |
| Not Specified | 3 | 1.1% |
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