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Fair Oaks Elementary School vs. Cambridge Elementary School

Should you attend Fair Oaks Elementary School or Cambridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fair Oaks Elementary School
2400 Lisa Ln.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Cambridge Elementary School
1135 Lacey Ln.
Concord, CA 94520
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Fair Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fair Oaks 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 451 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 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
297 students
451 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fair Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cambridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fair Oaks Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cambridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fair Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cambridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fair Oaks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#8330 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#8620 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fair Oaks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cambridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
11%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fair Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cambridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fair Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cambridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fair Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cambridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fair Oaks Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cambridge Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
70
68
Grade 1 Students
62
71
Grade 2 Students
49
79
Grade 3 Students
36
82
Grade 4 Students
38
74
Grade 5 Students
42
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fair Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Asian
17%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fair Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fair Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fair Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fair Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Fair Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fair Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fair Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cambridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fair Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cambridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fair Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cambridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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