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#3184 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 33% in state

Cambridge Elementary

Elementary School · Travis Unified · Vacaville, CA

A Travis Unified elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 Cambridge Dr., Vacaville, CA 95687

  • Math 39% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$14,220
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Cambridge Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

42.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,054/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vacaville), 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

$106,648

Median home value

$583,800

Median rent

$2,250/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sierra Vista K-8Enrollment path unverified8.2K–80.5 mi603Compare →
Jean Callison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–60.8 mi728Compare →
Foxboro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–60.9 mi730Compare →
Notre Dame SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.9 mi283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Travis Unified

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$14,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cambridge Elementary is listed in Travis Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cambridge Elementary

Cambridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Vacaville, CA, part of Travis Unified, serving approximately 762 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,184 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% 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 762 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary is 22.4:1. 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 #3,184 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Cambridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cambridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% 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?

42.4% 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
762
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Solano County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 95687)
69,741
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
38
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 95687; 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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