Cambridge Community Grade School

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.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 312 S West St
       Cambridge, IL  61238-1430


(309) 937-2028

District: Cambridge CUSD 227

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,624 Help


Students who attend Cambridge Community Grade School usually attend:

High:    Cambridge Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
African American:
1.3%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.3% Help


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Compare Details Cambridge Community Grade School ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cambridge Community Grade School is $12,624.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cambridge Community Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge Community Grade School 181st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Cambridge Community Grade School in the ranking list.)

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Cambridge CUSD 227:

SchoolDigger ranks Cambridge CUSD 227 244th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cambridge Community Grade School

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Rank History for all students at Cambridge Community Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.68 473rd 2020 76.6%
2004 77.18 434th 2030 78.6%
2005 74.45 505th 2022 75.0%
2006 65.79 859th 2086 58.8%
2007 65.85 849th 2095 59.5%
2008 65.39 882nd 2092 57.8%
2009 72.27 661st 2120 68.8%
2010 70.59 717th 2139 66.5%
2011 79.78 366th 2147 83.0%
2012 76.97 482nd 2166 77.7%
2013 61.84 890th 2167 58.9%
2014 62.72 814th 2093 61.1%
2015 39.58 1136th 2052 44.6%
2016 53.73 877th 2046 57.1%
2017 52.05 907th 2044 55.6%
2018 50.98 928th 2037 54.4%
2019 49.64 975th 2086 53.3%
2021 82.70 282nd 1948 85.5%
2022 89.00 205th 2082 90.2%
2023 81.53 349th 2077 83.2%
2024 90.35 181st 2067 91.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cambridge Community Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.88 686th 1765 61.1%
2019 49.69 834th 1816 54.1%
2021 77.44 160th 1514 89.4%
2022 94.35 39th 1763 97.8%
2023 84.96 121st 1808 93.3%
2024 85.60 119th 1793 93.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cambridge Community Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.33 826th 1964 57.9%
2019 57.43 795th 2019 60.6%
2021 79.43 273rd 1680 83.8%
2022 85.73 238th 1970 87.9%
2023 75.59 409th 1957 79.1%
2024 89.36 168th 1942 91.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cambridge Community Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.33 1103rd 1972 44.1%
2019 32.69 1345th 2019 33.4%
2021 78.30 294th 1707 82.8%
2022 89.74 156th 1977 92.1%
2023 86.68 216th 1984 89.1%
2024 85.11 250th 1959 87.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cambridge Community Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.72 1079th 1463 26.2%
2019 28.22 1106th 1462 24.4%
2021 69.56 329th 1308 74.8%
2022 77.65 236th 1425 83.4%
2023 65.96 412th 1419 71.0%
2024 81.13 202nd 1392 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Cambridge Community Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 338 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 338
1990 326 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 326
1991 337 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 368 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1994 375 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1995 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1996 398 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1997 373 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 372 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 361 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 349 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 303 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 262 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 262 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 255 0 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 244 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2006 244 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 252
2007 261 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 269
2008 278 1 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 285 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 4 295
2010 224 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 6 237
2011 247 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 257
2012 315 2 3 7 4 0 3 0 334
2013 288 5 1 5 2 2 1 0 304
2014 275 6 1 5 2 2 5 0 296
2015 280 1 0 6 0 1 11 0 299
2016 261 0 0 8 0 0 10 0 279
2017 260 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 268
2018 257 2 1 4 0 0 3 0 267
2019 228 7 1 6 0 0 4 0 246
2020 233 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 235
2021 210 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 217
2022 230 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 236
2023 224 3 0 2 0 2 3 0 234

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cambridge Community Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 338 19.5 17.3 n/a
1990 326 17.5 18.6 n/a
1991 337 17.5 19.2 n/a
1992 339 17.5 19.3 n/a
1993 368 18.5 19.9 n/a
1994 375 20.0 18.8 n/a
1995 398 21.0 19.0 n/a
1996 398 21.0 19.0 n/a
1997 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
1998 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
1999 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
2000 350 22.7 15.4 n/a
2001 307 21.7 14.1 n/a
2002 268 18.0 14.9 26.1
2003 268 18.0 14.9 26.1
2004 261 19.0 13.7 28
2005 249 18.0 13.8 34.9
2006 252 20.0 12.6 29
2007 269 20.0 13.5 30.5
2008 290 23.0 12.6 29.7
2009 295 23.0 12.8 28.2
2010 237 21.0 11.2 40.3
2011 257 22.0 11.6 37
2012 334 21.0 15.9 25.1
2013 304 24.0 12.6 41.1
2014 296 20.1 14.7 26.4
2015 299 20.0 14.9 44.8
2016 279 19.0 14.6 25.1
2017 268 20.3 13.2 32.5
2018 267 19.5 13.6 40.8
2019 246 26.6 9.2 38.6
2020 235 26.6 8.8 36.2
2021 217 n/a n/a n/a
2022 236 17.3 13.6 36.4
2023 234 17.4 13.3 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cambridge Community Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 338 19.5 17.3 n/a
1990 326 17.5 18.6 n/a
1991 337 17.5 19.2 n/a
1992 339 17.5 19.3 n/a
1993 368 18.5 19.9 n/a
1994 375 20.0 18.8 n/a
1995 398 21.0 19.0 n/a
1996 398 21.0 19.0 n/a
1997 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
1998 375 22.0 17.0 n/a
1999 370 22.0 16.8 n/a
2000 350 22.7 15.4 n/a
2001 307 21.7 14.1 n/a
2002 268 18.0 14.9 26.1
2003 268 18.0 14.9 26.1
2004 261 19.0 13.7 28
2005 249 18.0 13.8 34.9
2006 252 20.0 12.6 29
2007 269 20.0 13.5 30.5
2008 290 23.0 12.6 29.7
2009 295 23.0 12.8 28.2
2010 237 21.0 11.2 40.3
2011 257 22.0 11.6 37
2012 334 21.0 15.9 25.1
2013 304 24.0 12.6 41.1
2014 296 20.1 14.7 26.4
2015 299 20.0 14.9 44.8
2016 279 19.0 14.6 25.1
2017 268 20.3 13.2 32.5
2018 267 19.5 13.6 40.8
2019 246 26.6 9.2 38.6
2020 235 26.6 8.8 36.2
2021 217 n/a n/a n/a
2022 236 17.3 13.6 36.4
2023 234 17.4 13.3 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Cambridge Community Grade School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201596.7%97.0%97.0%97.0%30.6%96.7%97.0%18.1%
201698.3%97.9%97.9%97.9%28.1%97.5%87.0%16.8%9.5%
201797.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%26.4%96.8%96.8%14.4%11.6%
201897.8%97.4%97.4%97.4%27.4%97.4%97.8%14.8%11.1%
201996.0%94.8%94.8%94.8%15.5%94.8%95.2%15.5%
202195.8%93.9%93.9%93.9%95.8%95.3%95.3%8.9%
202292.8%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.4%92.8%92.4%11.9%
202392.4%93.7%93.7%93.7%95.4%93.7%91.6%15.6%
202495.7%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.7%95.3%95.3%16.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cambridge Community Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $900 (8.6%) $9,577 (91.4%) $10,477
2020 $2,220 (20.4%) $8,637 (79.6%) $10,857
2021 $1,825 (16.1%) $9,526 (83.9%) $11,351
2022 $1,825 (16.1%) $9,526 (83.9%) $11,351
2023 $1,840 (16.0%) $9,645 (84.0%) $11,485
2024 $2,119 (16.8%) $10,505 (83.2%) $12,624

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cambridge Community Grade School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 975th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 349th of 2077 Elementary schools
 29.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Community Grade School)26.758.1
 31.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge CUSD 227)26.758.1
 31.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Community Grade School)4070.9
 30.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cambridge CUSD 227)4070.9
 30.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Community Grade School)38.645.5
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge CUSD 227)38.645.5
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Community Grade School)52.648.5
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge CUSD 227)52.648.5
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge Community Grade School)27.654.1
 26.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cambridge CUSD 227)27.654.1
 26.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge Community Grade School)1532.4
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cambridge CUSD 227)1532.4
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Cambridge Community Grade School)57.559.5
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Cambridge CUSD 227)57.559.5
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students246234
 4.9%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic62
 66.7%
Pacific Islander02
White228224
 1.8%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%48.3%
 9.7%


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Students who attend Cambridge Community Grade School usually go on to attend:

High : Cambridge Junior/Senior High School

Yes. Cambridge Community Grade School ranks in the top 8.8% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Cambridge Community Grade School are 96% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended Cambridge Community Grade School.


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