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Galt Joint Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,374 students in Galt Joint Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Galt Joint Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
3,374 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #719 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#675 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
11 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
169 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,065 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
56%
# Black Students
30 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
957 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
28%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
425
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
348
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
344
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
391
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
393
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
387
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
402
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,244 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,933 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,244
$19,942
Spending / Student
$14,933
$18,366
Best Galt Joint Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marengo Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Elk Hills Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5470
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5470
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 Vintage Oak Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-4614
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-4614
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Lake Canyon Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5200
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5200
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
997 Park Terrace Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5462
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5462
Grades: 7-8
| 771 students
Rank: #55.
Vernon E. Greer Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
248 West A St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2641
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2641
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #66.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 C St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-1564
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-1564
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
902 Caroline St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Grades: K
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galt Joint Union Elementary School District?
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,374 students.
What is the rank of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District?
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District is ranked #719 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galt Joint Union Elementary School District?
61% of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District?
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Galt Joint Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,933 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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