Serving 1,075 students in grades 6-8, Gale Ranch Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,075 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gale Ranch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gale Ranch Middle School's student population of 1,075 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,075 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gale Ranch Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gale Ranch Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
77%
12%
Hispanic
6%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gale Ranch Middle School's ranking?
Gale Ranch Middle School is ranked #296 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gale Ranch Middle School often compared to?
Gale Ranch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windemere Ranch Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gale Ranch Middle School?
1,075 students attend Gale Ranch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gale Ranch Middle School students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gale Ranch Middle School?
Gale Ranch Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gale Ranch Middle School offer ?
Gale Ranch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gale Ranch Middle School part of?
Gale Ranch Middle School is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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