7.6avg / 10

Cambrian School District

School District · San Jose, California

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 3,014

Teachers (FTE): 133

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

5 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

3,014

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.7:1

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

5 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

3,014

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.7:1

How this district compares

California rank

#51 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,222

$1,425 vs California median

District size

3,014 students

Typical than California median

The short answer

Cambrian ranks #51 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Cambrian's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bagby Elementary (8.1/10), Price Charter Middle (7.8/10), and Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Bagby Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +3.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cambrian schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Cambrian

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Bagby Elementary	8.1 / 10	Elementary	—	500
2	Price Charter Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	—	921
3	Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	490
4	Sartorette Charter	7.8 / 10	Elementary	—	287
5	Fammatre Elementary	7.4 / 10	Elementary	—	457
6	Farnham Charter	6.5 / 10	Elementary	—	353

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Cambrian

Cambrian is a San Jose, California school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,014 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1. District-level spending was $16,222 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.6/10, Cambrian is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bagby Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Cambrian students show an average math proficiency of 63.3% and ELA proficiency of 65.7%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

District Map

Schools in Cambrian, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency63.3%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency65.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Cambrian with test data.

Schools in Cambrian

6 schools

Elementary Schools5

Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet

Middle Schools1

District Details

State: California
City: San Jose
Total Enrollment: 3,014
Teachers (FTE): 133
District spending per student: $16,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cambrian?

Cambrian has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cambrian?

The average composite rating for Cambrian is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Cambrian?

Cambrian's district-level spending was $16,222 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cambrian?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cambrian is 22.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cambrian?

Bagby Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cambrian with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Cambrian?

Across schools in Cambrian with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cambrian compare to other districts in California?

Cambrian has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 7.6/10
Math Proficiency: 63.3%
ELA Proficiency: 65.7%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.