Top Rankings
Cambrian School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,982 students in Cambrian School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cambrian School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,982 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Cambrian School District, which is ranked #145 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
719 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
24%
12%
# Hispanic Students
774 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
61 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,024 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
34%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
386 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
312
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
293
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
309
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
322
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
340
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
326
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
397
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,490 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,608 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,490
$19,801
Spending / Student
$14,608
$18,236
Best Cambrian School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Bagby Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1840 Harris Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3882
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3882
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Farnham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15711 Woodard Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Fammatre Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
Grades: K-5
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Price Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #66.
Sartorette Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cambrian School District?
Cambrian School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,982 students.
What is the rank of Cambrian School District?
Cambrian School District is ranked #145 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cambrian School District?
34% of Cambrian School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cambrian School District?
Cambrian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cambrian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,608 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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