CPSD -- Cambridge Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 600 teachers and six thousand students enrolled at the 17 schools operated by Cambridge Public Schools. The tables below detail school administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Massachusetts, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Massachusetts Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Massachusetts. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $85,240 | $49,250 - $126,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,690 | $48,710 - $117,860 |
| Middle School Teacher | $85,460 | $51,470 - $122,400 |
| High School Teacher | $82,960 | $49,820 - $111,040 |
| PE Teacher | $66,740 | $34,290 - $102,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details salary ranges for special education teachers in Massachusetts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $82,230 | $51,640 - $112,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Massachusetts below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $67,980 | $45,980-$111,810 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,980 | $77,650 - $163,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $76,860 | $46,450 - $104,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Cambridge Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $42,479 | $23,688 |
| Administrators | $13,486 | $10,934 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Cambridge Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Cambridge Public Schools. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Cambridge Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 581 | 564 | 608 |
| Preschool Teachers | 26 | 32 | 43 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 49 | 31 | 36 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 339 | 328 | 357 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 166 | 173 | 172 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 215 | 212 | 219 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Cambridge Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 348 | 348 | 348 |
| District Administrators | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| District Support Staff | 128 | 105 | 87 |
| School Administrators | 37 | 36 | 39 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 6 | 56 | 53 |
| Student Support Staff | 103 | 88 | 100 |
| Other Support Staff | 66 | 54 | 60 |
| Librarians | 26 | 20 | 22 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 29 | 27 |
| Guidance Counselors | 10 | 15 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Cambridge Public Schools Schools
We have listed the 17 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Cambridge Public Schools in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Somerville School District (11 Schools)
- Boston Public Schools (120 Schools)
- Everett Public Schools (9 Schools)
- Chelsea High School (Massachusetts) (9 Schools)
- The Public Schools of Brookline (12 Schools)
Cambridge Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos School 15 Upton St Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 349-6567 |
PK-8 | 32 | 343 |
| Cambridge Rindge and Latin School 459 Broadway Ave Cambridge MA 02138 (617) 349-6632 |
9-12 | 172 | 1,741 |
| Cambridge Street Upper School 850 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02141 (617) 349-3050 |
6-8 | 26 | 267 |
| Cambridgeport School 89 Elm St Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 349-6587 |
PK-5 | 25 | 280 |
| Fletcher / Maynard Academy 225 Windsor St Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 349-6588 |
PK-5 | 29 | 235 |
| Graham and Parks School 44 Linnaean St Cambridge MA 02140 (617) 349-6577 |
PK-5 | 31 | 359 |
| Haggerty School 110 Cushing St Cambridge MA 02138 (617) 349-6555 |
PK-5 | 23 | 248 |
| John M Tobin School 197 Vassal Ln Cambridge MA 02138 (617) 349-6600 |
PK-5 | 22 | 287 |
| Kennedy-Longfellow School 158 Spring St Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 349-6841 |
PK-5 | 22 | 255 |
| King Open School 850 Cambridge St Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 349-6540 |
PK-5 | 33 | 334 |
| Maria L. Baldwin School 28 Sacramento St Cambridge MA 02138 (617) 349-6525 |
PK-5 | 24 | 323 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. School 359 Broadway Ave Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 349-6562 |
PK-5 | 25 | 267 |
| Morse School 40 Granite St Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 349-6575 |
PK-5 | 28 | 281 |
| Peabody School 70 Rindge Ave Cambridge MA 02140 (617) 349-6530 |
PK-5 | 26 | 311 |
| Putnam Avenue Upper School 158 Spring St Cambridge MA 02141 (617) 349-7780 |
6-8 | 30 | 246 |
| Rindge Avenue Upper School 70 Rindge Ave Cambridge MA 02140 (617) 349-4060 |
6-8 | 29 | 282 |
| Vassal Lane Upper School 197 Vassal Ln Cambridge MA 02138 (617) 349-6550 |
6-8 | 33 | 302 |