- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Ramon, CA
Gale Ranch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gale Ranch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063513012300
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gale Ranch Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in San Ramon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gale Ranch Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gale Ranch Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in San Ramon, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513012300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Gale Ranch Middle held near 1,047 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 063513012300 · San Ramon, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 23.7:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students)
Gale Ranch Middle held near 1,047 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gale Ranch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dougherty Vall
Dougherty Valley High
3,039 students
- California Hig
California High
2,894 students
- Monte Vista Hi
Monte Vista High
2,042 students
- San Ramon Vall
San Ramon Valley High
2,036 students
- Windemere Ranc 1,011
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,011 students
- This school 971
Gale Ranch Middle
971 students
What this shows Gale Ranch Middle reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gale Ranch Middle compares
Gale Ranch Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 84% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,351
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
White 7.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Gale Ranch Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Ramon Valley Unified reports $15,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gale Ranch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gale Ranch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in San Ramon
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gale Ranch Middle
How many students attend Gale Ranch Middle?
Gale Ranch Middle has 971 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Ramon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,075 (2022-23) → 1,047 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gale Ranch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gale Ranch Middle is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gale Ranch Middle?
8.7% of students at Gale Ranch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gale Ranch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gale Ranch Middle is Asian at 75.4% of enrollment, in San Ramon, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gale Ranch Middle?
Gale Ranch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gale Ranch Middle rank among middle schools in San Ramon?
By Resource Investment Index, Gale Ranch Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in San Ramon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Ramon on the city page.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Gale Ranch Middle, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and Monte Vista High (2,042 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.