Gale Ranch Middle vs Golden View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gale Ranch Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
Golden View Elementary
San Ramon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
| Measure | Gale Ranch Middle San Ramon, California | Golden View Elementary San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #38 of 1,334 | #251 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1045 of 15,369 | #4705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 971 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gale Ranch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 80.5).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 10.4%).
- •Golden View Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.1).
- •Gale Ranch Middle is the larger school with 971 students compared with 654.
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 Gale Ranch Middle better than Golden View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gale Ranch Middle ranks higher (82.9 vs 80.5 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 Gale Ranch Middle and Golden View Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gale Ranch Middle: 971. Golden View Elementary: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gale Ranch Middle and Golden View Elementary rank in California?
Gale Ranch Middle is 38th of 1,334 and Golden View Elementary is 251st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).