Cambridge Heights Elementary vs Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Heights Elementary
Citrus Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary
Fair Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
| Measure | Cambridge Heights Elementary Citrus Heights, California | Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary Fair Oaks, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1386 of 5,693 | #1388 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18566 of 50,301 | #18578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 348 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| city | Citrus Heights | Fair Oaks |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.4 vs 59.4).
- •Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Cambridge Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 50%).
- •Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.8).
- •Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 348.
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 Heights Elementary better than Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cambridge Heights Elementary and Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Heights Elementary: 348. Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Heights Elementary and Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary rank in California?
Cambridge Heights Elementary is 1386th of 5,693 and Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary is 1388th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).