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4350 Sophistry Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Summary
Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
59.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
53.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,217/4,657 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,331/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 840 |
| Low-Income Students | 322 (38.3%) |
| English Learners | 80 (9.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.1 points from last year and fell 10.0 points over the full period. Math fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 7.2 points over the full period.
•Math -7.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 53.4% to 64.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.8-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 43.7% to 66.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.1-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Robert J. McGarvey Elementary compare within the district?
Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is No. 18 in both reading and math proficiency among the 43 K–6 schools in Elk Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Robert J. McGarvey Elementary rank in California?
Robert J. McGarvey Elementary ranks No. 1,217 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,331 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 18 in reading and No. 21 in math among 43 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.2% meet the reading standard and 38.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Robert J. McGarvey Elementary compare with other schools in Rancho Cordova?
Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 K–6 schools in Rancho Cordova with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Rancho CordovaHow does Robert J. McGarvey Elementary compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is No. 29 in reading and No. 30 in math proficiency among the 140 K–6 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Robert J. McGarvey ElementaryThis school | 53.7% | 59.6% |
| Sunrise Elementary | 61.0% | 69.0% |
| Anna Kirchgater Elementary | 37.7% | 46.1% |
