Cambridge Elementary vs Handy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
415 students
Handy Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students
| Measure | Cambridge Elementary Orange, California | Handy Elementary Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5428 of 5,693 | #3319 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49293 of 50,301 | #38475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 415 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 35% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Handy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 10.6).
- •Handy Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 13%).
- •Handy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Cambridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 90.5%).
- •Cambridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 25.1).
- •Cambridge Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 377.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge Elementary better than Handy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Handy Elementary ranks higher (30.1 vs 10.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cambridge Elementary and Handy Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Elementary: 415. Handy Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Elementary and Handy Elementary rank in California?
Cambridge Elementary is 5428th of 5,693 and Handy Elementary is 3319th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).