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#3679 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
Elementary School · Elk Grove Unified · Rancho Cordova, CA
An Elk Grove Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4350 Sophistry Dr., Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
- Math 61% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary 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 Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rancho Cordova), 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
$154,602
Median home value
$616,100
Median rent
$2,481/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95742; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 1,076 | Compare → |
| Mather Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Yattiyr Isee Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 2.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Folsom Cordova K-8 Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 149 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Elk Grove Unified
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #27 of 67
- District spending per student
- $15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is a public elementary school in Rancho Cordova, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 848 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,679 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary
What grades does Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary serve?
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary?
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 848 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary rank in CA?
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary ranks #3,679 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary a charter school?
No, Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary a Title I school?
No, Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary?
23.3% of students at Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 848
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (916) 793-3400
- Area population (ZIP 95742)
- 16,287
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 95742; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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