Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cambridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cambridge Elementary serves the west part of Concord, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cambridge Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cambridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cambridge Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8620 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cambridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cambridge Elementary School is ranked #8620 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cambridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cambridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ygnacio Valley Elementary School, Meadow Homes Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary School?
469 students attend Cambridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cambridge Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% 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 Cambridge Elementary School?
Cambridge Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cambridge Elementary School offer ?
Cambridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cambridge Elementary School part of?
Cambridge Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Cambridge Elementary School located?
Cambridge Elementary School is located in the Monument Corridor neighborhood of Concord, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Monument Corridor.
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