Summary:
Cambridge Community Grade School is an exceptional elementary school located in Cambridge, Illinois, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Cambridge CUSD 227 district. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state average in academic proficiency, with impressive results in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Cambridge Community Grade School's academic prowess is evident across all student groups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate for all grades was 66.3%, significantly higher than the state average of 41.2%. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate for all grades was 56.5%, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's exceptional performance extends to Science as well, with an 81.8% proficiency rate, far surpassing the state average of 53.2%. Notably, the school ranks among the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools for the past five years, a testament to its consistent excellence.
Cambridge Community Grade School's success extends beyond just academic metrics. The school excels in supporting diverse student groups, including female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 168th out of 1,942 Illinois elementary schools for female students, 250th out of 1,959 for male students, and 202nd out of 1,392 for white students. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is particularly impressive, ranking 119th out of 1,793 Illinois elementary schools. This achievement is even more remarkable considering the school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall, Cambridge Community Grade School stands out as a shining example of academic excellence and equity in education.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Cambridge CUSD 227
SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,624
Students who attend Cambridge Community Grade School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3
Number of students: 234
Racial breakdown:
White:
95.7%
African American:
1.3%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Hispanic:
0.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%
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