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Cambridge Heights Elementary

Public Grades K-5
1265th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 5,857 California Elementary Schools
Better than 78% of California elementary schools
Summary

Cambridge Heights Elementary is a consistently high-performing K-5 public school serving 348 students in Citrus Heights, operating within the broader San Juan Unified district.

The school stands out dramatically from its neighbors, achieving test scores well above both district and state averages, particularly in English and Math. While many nearby schools like Skycrest Elementary, Coyle Avenue Elementary, and Charles Peck Elementary rank in the lower percentiles statewide, Cambridge Heights has maintained a 4-star rating for over a decade. It also excels in keeping students engaged, with chronic absenteeism rates roughly half the district average, a key indicator of a positive school environment.

Notably, the school achieves these strong outcomes efficiently, spending less per student than most comparison schools. It has shown remarkable resilience post-pandemic, with attendance recovering quickly and academic performance remaining stable. This combination of high achievement, excellent attendance, and effective resource use makes Cambridge Heights a standout "pocket of excellence" in its area.

348
Students ?
26.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$16,945
Per pupil spending ?
50%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 5555 Fleetwood Dr.
       Citrus Heights, CA  95621-7313

(916) 867-2000

District: San Juan Unified

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.3%
Hispanic:
21.6%
Two or more races:
13.8%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2013 → 78th in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the California average (58% vs 41% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 22% of California elementary schools
✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2013
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Large classes — about 27 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school58%
District avg33%
California avg41%
1,265th of 5,857
California public elementary schools ?
Top 22%▲ up 3 pts since 2015
From top 25% (2015) to top 22% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
4th of 41Elementary Schools in the San Juan Unified
999th of 1,543San Juan Unified among California districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202577.41265 of 585778.4%★★★★☆
202481.71084 of 586981.5%★★★★☆
202388.4800 of 585986.3%★★★★☆
202282.21081 of 588381.6%★★★★☆
201977.71265 of 578978.1%★★★★☆
201872.81449 of 566274.4%★★★★☆
201778.71182 of 569279.2%★★★★☆
201680.81098 of 561480.4%★★★★☆
201572.61396 of 561175.1%★★★★☆
201368.81636 of 553070.4%★★★★☆
201267.81640 of 539069.6%★★★☆☆
201170.51469 of 537772.7%★★★★☆
201085.2725 of 531486.4%★★★★☆
200973.51284 of 519375.3%★★★★☆
200877.91069 of 511379.1%★★★★☆
200776.51116 of 511378.2%★★★★☆
200680.6940 of 481880.5%★★★★☆
200580.0922 of 482280.9%★★★★☆
200481.4841 of 480982.5%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202578.31142 of 559779.6%★★★★☆
202484.1911 of 561283.8%★★★★☆
202390.4600 of 560989.3%★★★★☆
202276.11278 of 563577.3%★★★★☆
201969.01547 of 549271.8%★★★★☆
201867.51629 of 541369.9%★★★☆☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202595.4145 of 510797.2%★★★★★
202392.8247 of 508795.1%★★★★★
202286.3496 of 508490.2%★★★★★
201979.3736 of 496385.2%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202582.3683 of 546087.5%★★★★☆
202485.1624 of 551788.7%★★★★☆
202393.0266 of 536395.0%★★★★★
202290.4336 of 526493.6%★★★★★
201982.0623 of 517388.0%★★★★☆
201870.41158 of 508477.2%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202572.41417 of 562874.8%★★★★☆
202474.51303 of 564376.9%★★★★☆
202380.11086 of 563880.7%★★★★☆
202285.2858 of 566384.8%★★★★☆
201982.6932 of 551083.1%★★★★☆
201875.41249 of 543177.0%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankCalifornia percentileRating
202547.71467 of 259843.5%★★☆☆☆
202448.21464 of 265144.8%★★☆☆☆
202370.4790 of 266170.3%★★★★☆
202262.61052 of 272661.4%★★★☆☆
201949.11577 of 283444.4%★★☆☆☆
201845.11661 of 273739.3%★★☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Hispanic (2025)97th percentile+19 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile+9 vs school
Female (2025)80th percentile~ school
Male (2025)75th percentile-4 vs school
White (2025)44th percentile-35 vs school
By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts/Literacy61%+12 vs state
Mathematics56%+18 vs state
Science53%+21 vs state

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by a teacher
Monday, March 28, 2011

Open Quote Cambridge Heights Open Elementary School is a great school for any child. The PODs (Physically Open Design) make it possible to move through the entire school without opening a door. Learning is apparent in the steady hum of voices throughout the building. This K-5 is divided into 4 distinct Pods, Kinder, 1st grade in Pod B, 2nd & 3rd in Pod C and 4th & 5th in Pod D.

Cambridge Heights offers an Early/Late schedule which equates to small reading classes, able to reach the needs of readers in any grade.

Extra-curricular activities at the school include; Running School, GATE after-school classes for 2-5, Band, KidzArt, Drama, Accelerated Reader, a fully-functional 26-computer lab and an extensive library

Tours of the school can be scheduled by calling 916-867-2000. Close Quote




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Students at Cambridge Heights Elementary are 58% White, 22% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

Cambridge Heights Elementary ranks 1265th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 348 students attended Cambridge Heights Elementary.


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