How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cambridge | Wachusett |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts | Jefferson, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 6,746 | 6,836 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.5:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cambridge | Wachusett |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $39,949 | $17,894 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| State Revenue | 17.7% | 37.2% |
| Local Revenue | 78.2% | 56.4% |
Cambridge
Federal State Local
Wachusett
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cambridge | Wachusett |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.4% | 80.4% |
| African American | 23.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 16.1% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.8% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cambridge | Wachusett |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 21 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 344.7:1 | 635.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 13.1% |
School Types
Cambridge
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Wachusett
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.