Excellent
#1147 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Iron Horse Middle
Middle School · San Ramon Valley Unified · San Ramon, CA
A San Ramon Valley Unified middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12601 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583
- Math 71% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Iron Horse Middle score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Iron Horse Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$184,033
Median home value
$1,234,400
Median rent
$2,973/mo
College educated
64.1%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94583; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 990 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Wood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 886 | Compare → |
| Gale Ranch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,047 | Compare → |
| Venture (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 83 | 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
- #9 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
Iron Horse Middle is listed in San Ramon Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iron Horse Middle
Iron Horse Middle is a public middle school in San Ramon, CA, part of San Ramon Valley Unified, serving approximately 1,007 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iron Horse Middle
What grades does Iron Horse Middle serve?
Iron Horse Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Iron Horse Middle?
Iron Horse Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,007 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iron Horse Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Iron Horse Middle is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iron Horse Middle rank in CA?
Iron Horse Middle ranks #1,147 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Iron Horse Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Iron Horse Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Iron Horse Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iron Horse Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Iron Horse Middle a charter school?
No, Iron Horse Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Iron Horse Middle a Title I school?
No, Iron Horse Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iron Horse Middle?
7.4% of students at Iron Horse 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
- 1,007
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (925) 824-2820
- Area population (ZIP 94583)
- 39,418
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 94583; 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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