Is Robert J. McGarvey Elementary a good school?

Robert J. McGarvey Elementary ranks 944 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Robert J. McGarvey Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 848 students attended Robert J. McGarvey Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Robert J. McGarvey Elementary?

Students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary are 31% White, 25% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 8% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Robert J. McGarvey Elementary attend?

Students who attend Robert J. McGarvey Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Katherine L. Albiani Middle High : Pleasant Grove High

Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Summary:

Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rancho Cordova, California, serving 845 students in grades K-6 and part of the Elk Grove Unified School District.

Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is a standout institution, consistently ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools over the past 5 years. The school's academic performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.65% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51.7% in the Elk Grove Unified district and 47.04% statewide. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, with Hispanic, African American, and Special Education students consistently outperforming their peers at the district and state levels.

Compared to nearby schools, Robert J. McGarvey Elementary outperforms Cosumnes River Elementary and Sunrise Elementary, which are also part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. However, the school lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, such as Mather Heights Elementary and Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter. Overall, Robert J. McGarvey Elementary's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and commitment to equity and inclusion make it a standout institution in the Rancho Cordova area.

Detail:

Public K-6

4350 Sophistry Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

(916) 793-3400

District: Elk Grove Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
944^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Students who attend Robert J. McGarvey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Katherine L. Albiani Middle
High:	Pleasant Grove High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

Number of students: 848

Racial breakdown:

White:

31.4%

Asian:

25.5%

Hispanic:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robert J. McGarvey Elementary ranks better than 83.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8^th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31.4%), Asian (25.5%), Hispanic (18.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is 24.9. 31 elementary schools in the Elk Grove Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Robert J. McGarvey Elementary employs 34 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert J. McGarvey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert J. McGarvey Elementary 944^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Robert J. McGarvey Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Elk Grove Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Grove Unified 594^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.10	845^th	5789	85.4%
2021	89.58	159^th	1417	88.8%
2022	89.30	728^th	5883	87.6%
2023	86.72	881^st	5874	85.0%
2024	85.06	944^th	5862	83.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	49.84	262^nd	445	41.1%
2022	59.23	285^th	610	53.3%
2023	61.82	278^th	669	58.4%
2024	66.41	254^th	669	62.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.46	380^th	2420	84.3%
2024	76.87	396^th	2634	85.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	70.58	1156^th	5173	77.7%
2021	93.98	36^th	1110	96.8%
2022	91.38	298^th	5264	94.3%
2023	84.13	610^th	5374	88.6%
2024	75.30	1044^th	5511	81.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.43	798^th	5492	85.5%
2021	89.89	142^nd	1267	88.8%
2022	90.69	600^th	5635	89.4%
2023	86.45	821^st	5617	85.4%
2024	85.45	846^th	5605	84.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	87.50	221^st	2585	91.5%
2021	74.40	48^th	293	83.6%
2022	79.48	310^th	2227	86.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	84.71	839^th	5510	84.8%
2021	87.05	166^th	1272	86.9%
2022	85.90	830^th	5663	85.3%
2023	83.31	952^nd	5650	83.2%
2024	81.92	1006^th	5636	82.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	45.32	759^th	1149	33.9%
2022	58.14	625^th	1154	45.8%
2023	55.25	673^rd	1190	43.4%
2024	51.69	740^th	1203	38.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.83	88^th	662	86.7%
2024	47.60	261^st	593	56.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.62	478^th	4963	90.4%
2022	80.71	710^th	5084	86.0%
2023	86.57	489^th	5098	90.4%
2024	79.56	737^th	5102	85.6%

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Rank History for White students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	70.29	815^th	2834	71.2%
2022	72.17	730^th	2726	73.2%
2023	65.65	949^th	2662	64.4%
2024	70.22	801^st	2647	69.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	301	41	183	91	3	8	110	737
2019	302	39	178	98	2	10	115	744
2020	315	44	179	106	1	11	131	787
2021	309	48	192	111	0	8	134	802
2022	285	60	216	122	0	9	134	826
2023	274	64	218	148	0	9	132	845
2024	266	66	216	160	0	9	131	848

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	737	30.0	24.5	17.5
2019	744	30.0	24.8	15.3
2020	787	n/a	n/a	18
2021	802	32.0	25.0	16.2
2022	826	33.0	25.0	20
2023	845	33.0	25.6	20.6
2024	848	34.0	24.9	23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	737	30.0	24.5	17.5
2019	744	30.0	24.8	15.3
2020	787	n/a	n/a	18
2021	802	32.0	25.0	16.2
2022	826	33.0	25.0	20
2023	845	33.0	25.6	20.6
2024	848	34.0	24.9	23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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