Summary:
The Cambrian School District in San Jose is a highly-rated district consisting of six schools: five elementary schools and one middle school, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Among these schools, Steindorf STEAM K-8 Magnet is the clear standout, leading the district in all academic subjects with proficiency rates far above state averages and boasting an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.4%. Bagby Elementary is also a strong performer, consistently ranking in the 91st percentile and showing a positive upward trend in its state ranking over recent years. The sole middle school, Price Charter Middle, performs solidly in the 90th percentile for middle schools, though its math scores are notably lower than the top elementary schools in the district.
The district's other three elementary schools—Fammatre Elementary, Farnham Charter, and Sartorette Charter—perform well above state averages but rank in the 70th-77th percentiles, creating a noticeable performance gap within the district. A key finding is that higher per-student spending at these schools does not correlate with higher test scores, suggesting other factors are more influential on academic success. Overall, the Cambrian district provides a strong educational foundation, with all schools exhibiting excellent attendance rates and academic performance that exceeds California averages.
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