Vassal Lane Upper School
Cambridge, MA 02141
Phone: (617) 349-6550
District: Cambridge School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 296 students
Vassal Lane Upper School, a public school located in Cambridge, MA, serves grades 6-8 in the Cambridge School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Vassal Lane Upper School is a public school located in Cambridge, MA. 296 students attend Vassal Lane Upper School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) data from Massachusetts Department of Education, and using 2025 MCAS Science and Technology/Engineering (MCAS STE) Tests data from Massachusetts Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - MA MCAS data from Massachusetts Department of Education. |
Posted: January 26, 2023
Posted: January 26, 2023
horrible, they made me do the chicken dance while covered in tar and feathers and praying to Ryan Reynolds. this was not what they told me when they invited me as a guest speaker.
Posted: June 17, 2018
In conclusion I would rate my experience at the school a 10/10 and most of the other students would do the same.
Posted: June 17, 2018
Their is 1 hour of homework per night however all the homework is good and exciting especially in history
Posted: June 17, 2018
The teachers always want you to learn more especially if your above grade level.
Posted: June 17, 2018
All the students at Vassal Lane are happy kind and caring I'm not sure why anyone would disagree.
Posted: June 17, 2018
Their is a kind and caring principal who makes sure all the students are learning and learning happily.
Posted: June 17, 2018
If you're learning no matter how quickly or slowly the teachers are always looking out for you.
Posted: June 17, 2018
There's been no instances of bullying I've noticed so far.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linden Street | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bristol | RI | 49.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Medford Line | Winchester | MA | 6.4 mi | |
| 2 | Bristol | Bristol | RI | 48.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Boston | 1.9 mi. |
| Hanscom AFB | 11.4 mi. |
| Natick Soldier Systems Command | 15.1 mi. |
| Fort Devens | 29.4 mi. |
| Londonderry Armed Forces Reserve Center | 41 mi. |
| Coast Guard Providence | 41.4 mi. |
| New Boston Air Force Station | 48.3 mi. |
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