Gale Ranch Middle vs Lincoln Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 28 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
Lincoln Middle
Alameda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students
| Measure | Gale Ranch Middle San Ramon, California | Lincoln Middle Alameda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 1,334 | #103 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1045 of 15,369 | #1876 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 971 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 971 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| city | San Ramon | Alameda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gale Ranch Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 77.7).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 20.2%).
- •Gale Ranch Middle does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.7).
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 Lincoln Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gale Ranch Middle ranks higher (82.9 vs 77.7 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 Lincoln Middle?
About 28 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and Alameda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gale Ranch Middle: 971. Lincoln Middle: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gale Ranch Middle and Lincoln Middle rank in California?
Gale Ranch Middle is 38th of 1,334 and Lincoln Middle is 103rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).