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#3766 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 40% in state

Cram Elementary

Elementary School · Redlands Unified · Highland, CA

A Redlands Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

29700 Water St., Highland, CA 92346

  • Math 53% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.2 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.8:1
District spending per student$18,028
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Cram Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 58% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.7%

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 Cram 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,883/100K

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

$84,818

Median home value

$461,500

Median rent

$1,654/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arroyo Verde ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0K–51.0 mi541Compare →
Highland Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–51.6 mi514Compare →
St Adelaide AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–82.8 mi138Compare →
Thompson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–62.8 mi451Compare →

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.

Redlands Unified

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#12 of 25
District spending per student
$18,028NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cram Elementary

Cram Elementary is a public elementary school in Highland, CA, part of Redlands Unified, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,766 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cram Elementary

What grades does Cram Elementary serve?

Cram Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cram Elementary?

Cram Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cram Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cram Elementary is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cram Elementary rank in CA?

Cram Elementary ranks #3,766 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Cram Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cram Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Cram Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cram Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cram Elementary a charter school?

No, Cram Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cram Elementary a Title I school?

No, Cram Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cram Elementary?

44.7% of students at Cram 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 – 5th
Enrollment
521
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 92346)
56,956
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
36
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 92346; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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