Below Average
#8348 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cambridge Elementary
Elementary School · Orange Unified · Orange, CA
An Orange Unified elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
425 North Cambridge, Orange, CA 92866
- Math 21% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cambridge Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 26% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cambridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,525/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,776
Median home value
$892,200
Median rent
$1,955/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
33.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (tlc) CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| Palmyra Gate MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| California Iinspire AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 692 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange Unified
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #35 of 39
- District spending per student
- $15,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cambridge Elementary is listed in Orange Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cambridge Elementary
Cambridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Orange, CA, part of Orange Unified, serving approximately 426 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,348 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cambridge Elementary
What grades does Cambridge Elementary serve?
Cambridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cambridge Elementary?
Cambridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cambridge Elementary rank in CA?
Cambridge Elementary ranks #8,348 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cambridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cambridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cambridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cambridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Cambridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cambridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cambridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cambridge Elementary?
92.5% of students at Cambridge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (714) 997-6103
- Area population (ZIP 92866)
- 14,776
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92866; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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