Top Rankings
Cambrian School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,008 students in Cambrian School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cambrian School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
3,008 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Cambrian School District, which is ranked #144 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
733 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
24%
12%
# Hispanic Students
870 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
56%
# Black Students
63 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
924 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
31%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
397 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
390
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
286
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
295
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
317
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
318
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
395
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
340
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,356 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,481 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,356
$19,942
Spending / Student
$14,481
$18,366
Best Cambrian School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steindorf Steam K-8 Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3001 Ross Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3022
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Bagby Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1840 Harris Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3882
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3882
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Farnham Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15711 Woodard Rd.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-3321
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Fammatre Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-5480
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #55.
Price Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2650 New Jersey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2532
Grades: 6-8
| 921 students
Rank: #66.
Sartorette Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3850 Woodford Dr.
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 264-4380
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cambrian School District?
Cambrian School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,008 students.
What is the rank of Cambrian School District?
Cambrian School District is ranked #144 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cambrian School District?
31% of Cambrian School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cambrian School District?
Cambrian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cambrian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,481 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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