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The Amigos School

Public | PK-8 & ungraded | 318 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 13, 2012

My youngest just graduated. They went to this school and (mostly) enjoyed learning Spanish (our family is English speaking). We felt very lucky to have a free public school that is bilingual immersion. The school has to do more to address classroom and playground behavior - but so do all schools. Definitely worth looking at - and getting all your friends to join.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2012

This school was a disaster-- no classroom control, rote learning, disorganized administration. The parent who described this school as "unsafe" was absolutely right. We pulled our kid out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2012

We had high hopes for the Amigos School & were extremely disappointed. One day a parent came up to me apologizing for her sons participation in a situation that had occurred four days prior. I had no idea what she was talking about. She told me that her son was 1 of 6 kids that had cornered my son during recess and took turns hitting him, taunting him, etc. This parent was surprised we didn't know & suggested that we talk to the principal about it. She herself & 2 other parents had a conversation about the incident with the teacher & principal. When we approached the principal she said she didn't tell us about, but planned on doing so after she completed her "investigation". We talked to our son and asked him about the incident &... he just didn't want to talk about it. I believed I was sending my child to a great school & did not realize I was sending him to an unsafe environment where there is lack of supervision. Things didn't get much better after we called the superintendent of schools. Well... at least the school let us know when two other kids took my child's glasses off his face and threw them into a neighboring homes yard. We pulled him out immediately!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2011

We pulled both our kids out of Amigos. We were very disappointed by the poor quality of instruction (both in English and Spanish), uninvolved Principal and lack of appropriate social skills displayed by the students. It has potential to be a fantastic school, but I am afraid it will never live up to its expectations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

My son loves Amigos! All the teachers he has had so far have been absolutely great! He grew up with both languages and is proud that he is in a dual immersion program. Wonderful principal as well. The librarian knows the kids by name and has a sense of what they like to read. The playground is great. I was a bit worried about the public elementary schools when I moved here, but have been impressed with Amigos.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Amigos is a Spanish-English dual immersion school and children graduate bilingual.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

2 language immersion schools enable students to celebrate learning and appreciate different cultures as well get the skill of speaking 2 languages. Amigos is welcoming, challenging and cooperative.


Posted May 29, 2008

My daughter was recruited by a prestigious private school as she graduated the AMIGOS School and recently graduated college with outstanding grades.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2004

Our daughter feels happy to go to school each day. The small class size and warmth of the teachers and administrators exudes love and stability. Amigos is a public, two-way immersion bilingual English-Spanish school. Half the children are native Spanish speakers, and half are native English speakers. My Anglo daughter speaks, reads and writes in Spanish as if she were a native speaker, and it is very strong part of her self-esteem. She also has a broader knowledge of the world around her - economics, politics and history. This program is more challenging than traditional schools but the payoff has been well worth it. I feel it has strengthened her knowledge and facility with her first language - English. The principal is an outstanding administrator. She garners the support and resources she needs so no child is left behind. Some grades are also getting Chinese instruction on a part-time basis.
—Submitted by Mary L. White, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
40%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
43%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

26 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
48%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
45%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students59%
Female75%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students57%
Female69%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students50%
Female58%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female53%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students76%
Female75%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students59%
Female46%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students55%
Female46%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students88%
Female86%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students73%
Female72%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students80%
Female84%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female46%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students100%
Female100%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students61%
Female74%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students48%
Female60%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 57% 14%
White 30% 70%
Black 7% 8%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Asian 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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101 Kinnaird St
Cambridge, MA 02139
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Phone: (617) 349-6567

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