Bella Vista Elementary vs Gale Ranch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Vista Elementary
San Ramon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
Gale Ranch Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
| Measure | Bella Vista Elementary San Ramon, California | Gale Ranch Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #201 of 5,693 | #38 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4188 of 50,301 | #1045 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 499 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gale Ranch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 81.4).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 16%).
- •Bella Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.1).
- •Gale Ranch Middle is the larger school with 971 students compared with 499.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bella Vista Elementary better than Gale Ranch Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gale Ranch Middle ranks higher (82.9 vs 81.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bella Vista Elementary and Gale Ranch Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Vista Elementary: 499. Gale Ranch Middle: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Vista Elementary and Gale Ranch Middle rank in California?
Bella Vista Elementary is 201st of 5,693 and Gale Ranch Middle is 38th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).