Lake Canyon Elementary vs Robert L. McCaffrey Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Canyon Elementary
Galt · Public elementary · Grades K–6
466 students
Robert L. McCaffrey Middle
Galt · Public middle · Grades 7–8
779 students
| Measure | Lake Canyon Elementary Galt, California | Robert L. McCaffrey Middle Galt, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1894 of 5,693 | #526 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #25099 of 50,301 | #9257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 466 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Galt | Galt |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 42.6).
- •Lake Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Lake Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Lake Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 53.7%).
- •Robert L. McCaffrey Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.3).
- •Robert L. McCaffrey Middle is the larger school with 779 students compared with 466.
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 Lake Canyon Elementary better than Robert L. McCaffrey Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Canyon Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 42.6 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 Lake Canyon Elementary and Robert L. McCaffrey Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Galt and Galt in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Canyon Elementary: 466. Robert L. McCaffrey Middle: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Canyon Elementary and Robert L. McCaffrey Middle rank in California?
Lake Canyon Elementary is 1894th of 5,693 and Robert L. McCaffrey Middle is 526th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).