Cambrian
Cambrian has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 63.7/100 — 19.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet at 78/100, where 54.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,708 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 4 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 64.0 | 5 | 39.4% | 7.8% |
| Middle | 62.0 | 1 | 35.2% | 10.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Cambrian, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Cambrian's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 64.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +7.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 23.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 8.3%, 9.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet leads the district at 78 with 54.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Cambrian
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Cambrian are classified as Growth Engine (4) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Cambrian spends $12,708 per student in current expenditures — $2,106 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (5)
Cambrian has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.0 — 20.2 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 5 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +7.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet with a Scope Score of 78 and 54.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet Cambrian High Ceiling | 78 | 54.4% | 83.8% | -2.8pp | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| 2 | Bagby Elementary Cambrian Growth Engine | 74 | 49.8% | 73.5% | +11.9pp | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 3 | Sartorette Charter Cambrian Growth Engine | 59 | 31.8% | 55.9% | +11.2pp | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| 4 | Farnham Charter Cambrian Growth Engine | 55 | 31.7% | 56.3% | +5.9pp | 8.1% | 2.4% |
| 5 | Fammatre Elementary Cambrian Growth Engine | 54 | 29.5% | 53.5% | +10.1pp | 8.3% | 1.6% |
Middle Schools (1)
Cambrian has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.0 — 21.6 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -1.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Price Charter Middle with a Scope Score of 62 and 35.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Price Charter Middle Cambrian Strong All-Around | 62 | 35.2% | 64.6% | -1.1pp | 10.7% | 2.9% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Cambrian
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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