River Oaks 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.
River Oaks Elementary
Galt · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
Robert L. McCaffrey Middle
Galt · Public middle · Grades 7–8
779 students
| Measure | River Oaks Elementary Galt, California | Robert L. McCaffrey Middle Galt, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1795 of 5,693 | #526 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23933 of 50,301 | #9257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 505 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 38% |
| city | Galt | Galt |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 42.6).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Robert L. McCaffrey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 56.8%).
- •Robert L. McCaffrey Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.0).
- •Robert L. McCaffrey Middle is the larger school with 779 students compared with 505.
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 River Oaks Elementary better than Robert L. McCaffrey Middle?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks Elementary ranks higher (51.8 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 River Oaks 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?
River Oaks Elementary: 505. Robert L. McCaffrey Middle: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Oaks Elementary and Robert L. McCaffrey Middle rank in California?
River Oaks Elementary is 1795th of 5,693 and Robert L. McCaffrey Middle is 526th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).