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Email BoardCambridge Heights Elementary
5555 Fleetwood Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621-7313
Summary
Cambridge Heights Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
53.9% of students met California's math standard but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,667/4,657 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,313/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 348 |
| Low-Income Students | 182 (52.3%) |
| English Learners | 43 (12.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.4 points from last year and fell 6.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and fell 8.4 points over the full period.
•Math -8.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.4% to 65.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 59% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.8% to 71.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
50.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 53.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Cambridge Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Cambridge Heights Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 24 K–5 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Cambridge Heights Elementary rank in California?
Cambridge Heights Elementary ranks No. 1,667 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,313 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Cambridge Heights Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 24 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.0% meet the reading standard and 45.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Cambridge Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Citrus Heights?
Cambridge Heights Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–5 schools in Citrus Heights with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Citrus HeightsHow does Cambridge Heights Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Cambridge Heights Elementary is No. 20 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 51 K–5 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights ElementaryThis school | 53.9% | 52.7% |
| Arlington Heights Elementary | 18.1% | 22.2% |
| Carriage Drive Elementary | 22.8% | 29.9% |
