Gale Ranch Middle

Summary:

Gale Ranch Middle is a highly-rated public middle school located in San Ramon, California, serving 1,075 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 97 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gale Ranch Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, with a statewide ranking between 38-68 over the past several years. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST exams is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Gale Ranch Middle also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, Asian, and English Language Learner students. Additionally, the school has maintained a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.1% to 6.2% over the past several years, which is significantly lower than the state average. However, the school's performance for African American and Hispanic students is not as strong as for other subgroups, indicating an area for potential improvement.

Compared to nearby schools in the Pleasanton Unified and Dublin Unified school districts, Gale Ranch Middle consistently outperforms them on academic measures, suggesting it is a high-performing outlier within its local context. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 5.95% to 8.84% in recent years, suggests it serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance but also raises questions about access and equity for students from lower-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6400 Main Branch Rd.
       San Ramon, CA  94582-5825


(925) 479-1500

District: San Ramon Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,550 Help


Students who attend Gale Ranch Middle usually attend:

High:    Dougherty Valley High

Feeder schools for Gale Ranch Middle:

Elementary:    Bella Vista Elementary
    Coyote Creek Elementary
    Quail Run Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  26.0 Help
Number of students:  1,075

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
77.3%
White:
8.3%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.8% Help


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Compare Details Gale Ranch Middle ranks better than 97.6% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd 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 97.68. (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 Racial makeup is: Asian (77.3%), White (8.3%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gale Ranch Middle is 26. 6 middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gale Ranch Middle is $5,550, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gale Ranch Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gale Ranch Middle 68th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Gale Ranch 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 Gale Ranch Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 86.14 169th 2179 92.2%
2011 83.64 222nd 2236 90.1%
2012 89.51 92nd 2259 95.9%
2013 84.14 215th 2379 91.0%
2015 97.26 46th 2477 98.1%
2016 96.34 61st 2497 97.6%
2017 97.15 57th 2508 97.7%
2018 96.86 62nd 2480 97.5%
2019 97.40 55th 2715 98.0%
2022 98.35 38th 2740 98.6%
2023 98.33 41st 2802 98.5%
2024 97.68 68th 2777 97.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.94 220th 462 52.4%
2019 64.39 209th 554 62.3%
2022 64.54 234th 665 64.8%
2023 71.60 191st 678 71.8%
2024 70.57 202nd 699 71.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.45 95th 1364 93.0%
2019 82.56 111th 1442 92.3%
2022 68.46 208th 1540 86.5%
2023 99.75 6th 1529 99.6%
2024 96.29 25th 1477 98.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.86 220th 1538 85.7%
2024 63.08 367th 1550 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.06 344th 2230 84.6%
2019 72.50 442nd 2369 81.3%
2022 75.55 393rd 2458 84.0%
2023 88.41 187th 2549 92.7%
2024 64.02 658th 2575 74.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.75 72nd 2262 96.8%
2019 96.10 67th 2380 97.2%
2022 98.34 32nd 2509 98.7%
2023 98.10 37th 2547 98.5%
2024 97.64 41st 2546 98.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.46 358th 1369 73.8%
2019 67.32 309th 1491 79.3%
2022 66.62 316th 1531 79.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.17 58th 2273 97.4%
2019 97.74 51st 2407 97.9%
2022 97.81 55th 2527 97.8%
2023 97.92 50th 2558 98.0%
2024 96.80 81st 2547 96.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.01 106th 700 84.9%
2019 79.87 102nd 745 86.3%
2022 80.24 104th 733 85.8%
2023 79.97 109th 718 84.8%
2024 77.72 147th 741 80.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.82 74th 600 87.7%
2019 72.59 134th 643 79.2%
2024 48.28 282nd 626 55.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.85 278th 2072 86.6%
2019 89.88 137th 2213 93.8%
2022 81.48 271st 2359 88.5%
2023 81.70 281st 2391 88.2%
2024 79.87 328th 2383 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Gale Ranch Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.29 232nd 1496 84.5%
2019 79.38 271st 1602 83.1%
2022 68.76 449th 1555 71.1%
2023 71.23 401st 1552 74.2%
2024 72.04 385th 1535 74.9%
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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 Gale Ranch Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 143 11 177 18 1 2 20 0 372
2010 198 31 288 39 1 3 30 0 590
2011 201 33 376 48 1 1 38 0 698
2012 200 31 445 53 0 0 56 0 785
2013 224 27 525 73 0 0 69 0 918
2014 229 32 598 86 0 4 84 0 1033
2015 204 31 700 95 6 1 70 0 1107
2016 207 42 783 82 5 1 58 0 1178
2017 196 46 820 83 6 1 55 0 1207
2018 206 47 876 71 3 3 51 0 1257
2019 170 47 914 64 4 1 62 0 1262
2020 145 35 924 60 2 1 63 0 1230
2021 113 30 879 65 3 0 52 0 1142
2022 99 30 836 52 1 1 43 0 1062
2023 89 31 831 61 6 1 56 0 1075

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 Gale Ranch Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 372 14.2 20.4 4
2010 590 16.1 36.4 6.1
2011 698 n/a n/a 6.6
2012 785 29.4 26.6 0.4
2013 918 34.9 26.2 7
2014 1033 41.8 24.6 9.5
2015 1107 41.0 27.0 7
2016 1178 45.0 26.1 6.8
2017 1207 46.3 26.0 5.2
2018 1257 48.5 25.8 7.8
2019 1262 50.2 25.1 6.6
2020 1230 n/a n/a 7.8
2021 1142 45.8 24.8 6
2022 1062 42.0 25.2 7.6
2023 1075 41.2 26.0 8.8

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 Gale Ranch Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 372 14.2 20.4 4
2010 590 16.1 36.4 6.1
2011 698 n/a n/a 6.6
2012 785 29.4 26.6 0.4
2013 918 34.9 26.2 7
2014 1033 41.8 24.6 9.5
2015 1107 41.0 27.0 7
2016 1178 45.0 26.1 6.8
2017 1207 46.3 26.0 5.2
2018 1257 48.5 25.8 7.8
2019 1262 50.2 25.1 6.6
2020 1230 n/a n/a 7.8
2021 1142 45.8 24.8 6
2022 1062 42.0 25.2 7.6
2023 1075 41.2 26.0 8.8

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 Gale Ranch Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,550

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gale Ranch Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 41st of 2802 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gale Ranch Middle)85.681.7
 3.9%
   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 (Gale Ranch Middle)81.172
 9.1%
   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 (Gale Ranch Middle)81.784.4
 2.7%
   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 (Gale Ranch Middle)79.875.3
 4.5%
   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 (Gale Ranch Middle)85.886.5
 0.7%
   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 (Gale Ranch Middle)78.175.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Ramon Valley Unified)7667.8
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Gale Ranch Middle)64.771.3
 6.6%
   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 Students12621075
 14.8%
African American4731
 34%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian914831
 9.1%
Hispanic6461
 4.7%
Pacific Islander11
White17089
 47.6%
Two or More Races6256
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.6%8.8%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gale Ranch Middle

Yes! Gale Ranch Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 68th of 2777 California middle schools.

Students who attend Gale Ranch Middle usually go on to attend Dougherty Valley High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,075 students attended Gale Ranch Middle.

Students at Gale Ranch Middle are 77% Asian, 8% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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