Iron Horse Middle

Summary:

Iron Horse Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in San Ramon, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,009 students. It is part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 97 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Iron Horse Middle consistently ranks among the top 5% of middle schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 24 and 167 over the past several years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 82.29% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 77.22% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In mathematics, Iron Horse Middle's proficiency rates ranged from 69.09% to 74.32% across grade levels, compared to 69.32% to 71.92% for the district and 31.57% to 35.54% for the state. The school's performance on the California Science Test (CAST) is also strong, with 51.29% of students proficient or better, compared to 58.84% for the district and 30.7% for the state.

Iron Horse Middle has a diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian (19-22%), Hispanic (16-19%), and White (32-35%) students. The school's performance across different student subgroups is generally strong, with most subgroups ranking in the top 25-30% of California middle schools. The school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (6.27-6.84%), indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status population. Compared to nearby schools in the Pleasanton Unified and Dublin Unified districts, such as Thomas S. Hart Middle and Eleanor Murray Fallon, Iron Horse Middle consistently outperforms them on academic measures, while also maintaining a lower chronic absenteeism rate.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 12601 Alcosta Blvd.
       San Ramon, CA  94583-9025


(925) 824-2820

District: San Ramon Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,204 Help


Students who attend Iron Horse Middle usually attend:

High:    California High

Feeder schools for Iron Horse Middle:

Elementary:    Bollinger Canyon Elementary
    Golden View Elementary
    Montevideo Elementary
    Twin Creeks Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  1,009

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
51.5%
White:
24.0%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.8% Help


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Compare Details Iron Horse Middle ranks better than 96% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.31. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Iron Horse Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (51.5%), White (24%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iron Horse Middle is 24.1, which is the 4th best among 8 middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iron Horse Middle is $6,204, which is the 3rd highest among 8 middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Iron Horse Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Iron Horse Middle 110th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Iron Horse Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Ramon Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Ramon Valley Unified 97th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Iron Horse Middle

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Rank History for all students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 96.02 38th 1769 97.9%
2005 96.69 17th 1777 99.0%
2006 90.96 105th 1804 94.2%
2007 95.29 32nd 1999 98.4%
2008 95.48 24th 2005 98.8%
2009 94.26 25th 2063 98.8%
2010 92.84 44th 2179 98.0%
2011 90.61 78th 2236 96.5%
2012 89.48 94th 2259 95.8%
2013 86.00 166th 2379 93.0%
2015 96.41 67th 2477 97.3%
2016 95.65 77th 2497 96.9%
2017 97.98 36th 2508 98.6%
2018 96.81 63rd 2480 97.5%
2019 96.59 88th 2715 96.8%
2022 95.58 122nd 2740 95.5%
2023 94.34 167th 2802 94.0%
2024 96.31 110th 2777 96.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.45 150th 462 67.5%
2019 67.56 186th 554 66.4%
2022 67.88 203rd 665 69.5%
2023 66.09 239th 678 64.7%
2024 81.05 104th 699 85.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.91 6th 1364 99.6%
2022 85.33 79th 1540 94.9%
2023 61.27 257th 1529 83.2%
2024 90.67 52nd 1477 96.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.94 263rd 1538 82.9%
2024 84.37 129th 1550 91.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.86 78th 2230 96.5%
2019 86.69 188th 2369 92.1%
2022 80.87 288th 2458 88.3%
2023 70.35 513th 2549 79.9%
2024 98.52 36th 2575 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.77 71st 2262 96.9%
2019 96.05 71st 2380 97.0%
2022 94.60 137th 2509 94.5%
2023 94.11 154th 2547 94.0%
2024 94.86 135th 2546 94.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.38 84th 1369 93.9%
2019 81.96 167th 1491 88.8%
2022 74.82 235th 1531 84.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.94 68th 2273 97.0%
2019 96.25 89th 2407 96.3%
2022 95.43 123rd 2527 95.1%
2023 93.21 169th 2558 93.4%
2024 96.46 89th 2547 96.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.82 84th 700 88.0%
2019 81.53 87th 745 88.3%
2022 78.72 135th 733 81.6%
2023 74.71 170th 718 76.3%
2024 77.17 159th 741 78.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.45 61st 2072 97.1%
2019 90.04 131st 2213 94.1%
2022 88.20 163rd 2359 93.1%
2023 80.44 310th 2391 87.0%
2024 91.26 126th 2383 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at Iron Horse Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.88 160th 1496 89.3%
2019 83.23 200th 1602 87.5%
2022 66.80 477th 1555 69.3%
2023 65.16 492nd 1552 68.3%
2024 69.17 443rd 1535 71.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Iron Horse Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 329 2 57 21 6 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 489 13 109 40 7 n/a n/a 0 658
1999 523 17 126 21 2 n/a n/a 0 689
2000 518 14 141 27 7 n/a n/a 0 707
2001 603 16 181 23 6 n/a n/a 0 829
2002 673 29 256 44 9 n/a n/a 0 1011
2003 673 29 256 44 9 n/a n/a 0 1011
2004 610 20 310 49 11 n/a n/a 5 1005
2005 580 26 329 55 9 n/a n/a 10 1009
2006 566 36 283 62 3 n/a n/a 11 961
2007 550 36 229 58 2 n/a n/a 45 920
2008 579 35 251 66 3 n/a n/a 0 934
2009 564 32 260 65 2 7 49 0 979
2010 483 29 215 114 2 7 94 0 944
2011 477 24 240 104 1 8 103 0 957
2012 453 23 264 108 1 5 121 0 975
2013 463 29 317 105 3 3 105 0 1025
2014 458 32 340 102 4 3 93 0 1032
2015 479 32 376 101 5 6 75 0 1074
2016 470 23 399 106 3 5 77 0 1083
2017 442 21 415 103 0 5 72 0 1058
2018 419 19 454 116 1 5 85 0 1099
2019 371 23 452 124 1 3 95 0 1069
2020 353 24 481 134 1 1 104 0 1098
2021 297 21 487 120 3 4 108 0 1040
2022 304 20 480 113 3 6 94 0 1020
2023 242 26 520 123 4 5 89 0 1009

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 Iron Horse Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 415 18.2 22.8 2.4
1998 658 26.8 24.6 2.9
1999 689 30.1 22.9 2.8
2000 707 27.3 25.9 2.4
2001 829 33.9 24.5 1.8
2002 1011 40.5 25.0 1.3
2003 1011 40.5 25.0 1.3
2004 1005 40.2 25.0 2.2
2005 1009 40.4 25.0 1.4
2006 961 37.7 25.5 1.9
2007 920 37.7 24.4 1.9
2008 934 44.2 21.1 3.9
2009 979 38.4 22.0 3.3
2010 944 39.0 24.2 4.8
2011 957 n/a n/a 5.5
2012 975 37.6 25.8 n/a
2013 1025 39.6 25.8 4.5
2014 1032 41.8 24.6 4.7
2015 1074 42.0 25.5 3.9
2016 1083 42.0 25.7 3.9
2017 1058 42.5 24.8 4.6
2018 1099 43.8 25.0 7.4
2019 1069 44.6 23.9 7.5
2020 1098 n/a n/a 5.8
2021 1040 43.3 23.9 6.3
2022 1020 43.5 23.4 6.3
2023 1009 41.7 24.1 6.8

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 Iron Horse Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 415 18.2 22.8 2.4
1998 658 26.8 24.6 2.9
1999 689 30.1 22.9 2.8
2000 707 27.3 25.9 2.4
2001 829 33.9 24.5 1.8
2002 1011 40.5 25.0 1.3
2003 1011 40.5 25.0 1.3
2004 1005 40.2 25.0 2.2
2005 1009 40.4 25.0 1.4
2006 961 37.7 25.5 1.9
2007 920 37.7 24.4 1.9
2008 934 44.2 21.1 3.9
2009 979 38.4 22.0 3.3
2010 944 39.0 24.2 4.8
2011 957 n/a n/a 5.5
2012 975 37.6 25.8 n/a
2013 1025 39.6 25.8 4.5
2014 1032 41.8 24.6 4.7
2015 1074 42.0 25.5 3.9
2016 1083 42.0 25.7 3.9
2017 1058 42.5 24.8 4.6
2018 1099 43.8 25.0 7.4
2019 1069 44.6 23.9 7.5
2020 1098 n/a n/a 5.8
2021 1040 43.3 23.9 6.3
2022 1020 43.5 23.4 6.3
2023 1009 41.7 24.1 6.8

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Iron Horse Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,204

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Iron Horse Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 167th of 2802 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Iron Horse Middle)79.977.8
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)80.876.5
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iron Horse Middle)77.362.3
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)77.367.4
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Iron Horse Middle)85.481.7
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)82.480
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iron Horse Middle)76.569
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)76.370.8
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Iron Horse Middle)82.467.6
 14.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Ramon Valley Unified)81.975.7
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iron Horse Middle)70.559
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)7667.8
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Iron Horse Middle)64.953.9
 10.9%
   8th Grade Science (San Ramon Valley Unified)66.162.1
 3.9%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10691009
 5.6%
African American2326
 13%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian452520
 15%
Hispanic124123
 0.8%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White371242
 34.8%
Two or More Races9589
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.5%6.8%
 0.6%


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Students who attend Iron Horse Middle usually go on to attend California High

Students at Iron Horse Middle are 52% Asian, 24% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,009 students attended Iron Horse Middle.

Yes! Iron Horse Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 110th of 2777 California middle schools.


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