Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fletcher/maynard Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fletcher/maynard Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fletcher/maynard Academy's student population of 249 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Navy and White
School Motto
FMA C.A.R.E.S.
School Rankings
Fletcher/maynard Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fletcher/maynard Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
49%
10%
White
9%
51%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fletcher/maynard Academy's ranking?
Fletcher/maynard Academy is ranked #1062 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Fletcher/maynard Academy often compared to?
Fletcher/maynard Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy-longfellow, Cambridgeport by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Fletcher/maynard Academy?
249 students attend Fletcher/maynard Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fletcher/maynard Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fletcher/maynard Academy?
Fletcher/maynard Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fletcher/maynard Academy offer ?
Fletcher/maynard Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fletcher/maynard Academy part of?
Fletcher/maynard Academy is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Fletcher/maynard Academy located?
Fletcher/maynard Academy is located in the The Port neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in The Port.
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