Excellent
#275 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 8% in state
Cambridge Primary School
Elementary School · Cambridge City · Cambridge, OH
A Cambridge City elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1115 Clairmont Ave, Cambridge, OH 43725
- Math 67% proficient (2016)
- Reading 72% proficient (2016)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cambridge Primary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2013, to 70% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cambridge Primary School 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,064/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cambridge), 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
$51,612
Median home value
$160,400
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Pike Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–2 | 4.2 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Cambridge City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cambridge Primary School is listed in Cambridge City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge Primary School is a public elementary school in Cambridge, OH, part of Cambridge City, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cambridge Primary School
What grades does Cambridge Primary School serve?
Cambridge Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Cambridge Primary School?
Cambridge Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Primary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cambridge Primary School rank in OH?
Cambridge Primary School ranks #275 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Cambridge Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cambridge Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Primary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Cambridge Primary School a charter school?
No, Cambridge Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cambridge Primary School a Title I school?
No, Cambridge Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Guernsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (740) 439-7547
- Area population (ZIP 43725)
- 19,728
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 43725; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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