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Cambrian: Cambrian elementary schools add +7.3 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 63.0/100

Cambrian has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 63.0/100 — 18.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Bagby Elementary at 75/100, where 49.8% 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.

Avg Scope Score
63.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.5
54.3 – 74.7
Avg Exceeded %
38.7%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
4
of 6 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
63.4/100
539.4%7.8%
MiddleSolid
61.2/100
135.2%10.7%

Cambrian's elementary schools average 63.4/100 — 18.5 points above the state average with +7.3pp grade-to-grade growth.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Cambrian, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
63.4
avg score · 5 schools
Bagby Elementary
Strong
75/100
+2 more elementary schools
Middle
61.2
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Cambrian has 6 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 63.0/100 — 18.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Cambrian's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 63.4.

District-wide elementary growth averages +7.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 20.5 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 8.3%, 9.7pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Bagby Elementary leads the district at 75 with 49.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Cambrian

4 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around

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

Hispanic
30.0%
White
29.4%
Asian
23.0%
Black
1.9%
Other
15.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
17%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,708
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,172
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20%
$10,588 → $12,708
Spending Efficiency
4.96
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 66%Support 33%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

For the data nerds

Every school in Cambrian

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (5)

Cambrian has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.4 — 18.5 points above the state average of 44.8. 2 of 5 elementary schools score above 70.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +7.3pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Bagby Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 49.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bagby Elementary
Cambrian Growth Engine
49.8%Strong
75/100
2Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet
Cambrian High Ceiling
54.4%Strong
72/100
3Sartorette Charter
Cambrian Growth Engine
31.8%Solid
61/100
4Fammatre Elementary
Cambrian Growth Engine
29.5%Solid
55/100
5Farnham Charter
Cambrian Growth Engine
31.7%Solid
54/100

Middle Schools (1)

Cambrian has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 61.2 — 18.6 points above the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -1.1pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Price Charter Middle with a Scope Score of 61 and 35.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Price Charter Middle
Cambrian Strong All-Around
35.2%Solid
61/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Cambrian a good school district?
Cambrian has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.0/100, which is 18.2 points above the state average. 38.7% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Cambrian?
The highest-scoring school in Cambrian is Bagby Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 49.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Cambrian spend per student?
Cambrian spends $12,708 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.