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6400 Main Branch Road, San Ramon, CA 94582-5825
Summary
Gale Ranch Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
84.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
79.8% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 79.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 24/1,204 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 26/1,204 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 971 |
| Low-Income Students | 95 (9.8%) |
| English Learners | 46 (4.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 6.7 points over the full period.
•Math +6.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 82.4% to 85.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 85.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 84%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 79.2% to 80.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.3-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 79.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Gale Ranch Middle compare within the district?
Gale Ranch Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in San Ramon Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Gale Ranch Middle rank in California?
Gale Ranch Middle ranks No. 24 of 1,204 in reading and No. 26 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Gale Ranch Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math among 8 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.6% meet the reading standard and 52.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Gale Ranch Middle compare with other schools in San Ramon?
Gale Ranch Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in San Ramon with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San RamonHow does Gale Ranch Middle compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Gale Ranch Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 37 6–8 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Gale Ranch MiddleThis school | 79.8% | 84.2% |
| Iron Horse Middle | 75.3% | 84.7% |
| Pine Valley Middle | 75.1% | 82.7% |
