Excellent
#1029 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Gale Ranch Middle
Middle School · San Ramon Valley Unified · San Ramon, CA
A San Ramon Valley Unified middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6400 Main Branch Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582
- Math 73% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gale Ranch Middle score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 78% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gale Ranch Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Ramon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$211,159
Median home value
$1,543,800
Median rent
$2,880/mo
College educated
77.1%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Windemere Ranch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 1,074 | Compare → |
| Diablo Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 872 | Compare → |
| Iron Horse MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,007 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Ramon Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #8 of 35
- District spending per student
- $15,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gale Ranch Middle is listed in San Ramon Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gale Ranch Middle
Gale Ranch Middle is a public middle school in San Ramon, CA, part of San Ramon Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,047 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,029 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gale Ranch Middle
What grades does Gale Ranch Middle serve?
Gale Ranch Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gale Ranch Middle?
Gale Ranch Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,047 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gale Ranch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gale Ranch Middle is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gale Ranch Middle rank in CA?
Gale Ranch Middle ranks #1,029 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gale Ranch Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Gale Ranch Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gale Ranch Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gale Ranch Middle has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gale Ranch Middle a charter school?
No, Gale Ranch Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gale Ranch Middle a Title I school?
No, Gale Ranch Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gale Ranch Middle?
9.4% of students at Gale Ranch Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (925) 479-1500
- Area population (ZIP 94582)
- 47,182
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94582; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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