Amigos School
413 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
The Amigos School, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a distinctive dual-language immersion school serving students from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. Its primary mission is to foster academic excellence and cultural proficiency by providing instruction in both English and Spanish. By integrating language learning into the core curriculum, the school aims to cultivate a community of students who are not only bilingual and biliterate but also possess a deep understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.
The school’s pedagogical approach emphasizes social-emotional learning, critical thinking, and collaborative inquiry, ensuring that students are well-prepared for high school and beyond. Because it operates within the Cambridge Public Schools district, the Amigos School benefits from a diverse urban setting, leveraging its unique language model to create an inclusive environment where students learn to communicate effectively across linguistic and cultural boundaries. The school community is highly collaborative, often focusing on building strong partnerships between families, educators, and the local community to support the holistic development of every child.
The school’s pedagogical approach emphasizes social-emotional learning, critical thinking, and collaborative inquiry, ensuring that students are well-prepared for high school and beyond. Because it operates within the Cambridge Public Schools district, the Amigos School benefits from a diverse urban setting, leveraging its unique language model to create an inclusive environment where students learn to communicate effectively across linguistic and cultural boundaries. The school community is highly collaborative, often focusing on building strong partnerships between families, educators, and the local community to support the holistic development of every child.
413
Total Students
37.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 131 |
| Hispanic | 210 |
| Black | 24 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More | 34 |
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Hispanic210 (50.8%)
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White131 (31.7%)
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Two or More34 (8.2%)
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Black24 (5.8%)
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Asian14 (3.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Cambridge |
| Phone: | (617)349-6567 |
| Website: | http://amigos.cpsd.us/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 413 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
18
Kindergarten
47
Grade 1
49
Grade 2
42
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
43
Grade 5
41
Grade 6
44
Grade 7
38
Grade 8
43
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 47 |
| Grade 1 | 49 |
| Grade 2 | 42 |
| Grade 3 | 48 |
| Grade 4 | 43 |
| Grade 5 | 41 |
| Grade 6 | 44 |
| Grade 7 | 38 |
| Grade 8 | 43 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 201 | 48.7% |
| Male | 212 | 51.3% |
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