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Vassal Lane Upper School

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Grades 6 to 8 · Cambridge

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About Vassal Lane Upper School

Vassal Lane Upper School is a public school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, serving grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 298 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (42.5 teachers in all). It is one of 17 schools in Cambridge School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Middlesex County. There are 241 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone	(617) 349-6550
School district	Cambridge
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	298
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42.5
Students per teacher	7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Middlesex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 250327002756). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Vassal Lane Upper School serve?

Vassal Lane Upper School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Vassal Lane Upper School?

Vassal Lane Upper School reported 298 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vassal Lane Upper School?

About 7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 298 students and 42.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Vassal Lane Upper School a public or charter school?

Vassal Lane Upper School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Vassal Lane Upper School in?

Vassal Lane Upper School is part of Cambridge School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/cambridge-school-district/

Where is Vassal Lane Upper School located?

Vassal Lane Upper School is at 158 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. The phone number is (617) 349-6550.

How many other schools are near Vassal Lane Upper School?

There are 241 other schools within 5 miles of Vassal Lane Upper School in our directory.