- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galt, CA
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
Federal NCES profile for Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061479011211
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Galt · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Galt, CA.
School address
District: Galt Joint Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061479011211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 061479011211 · Galt, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 19.5:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students)
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
779 students
- Vernon E. Gree
Vernon E. Greer Elementary
542 students
- Valley Oaks El
Valley Oaks Elementary
541 students
- River Oaks Ele
River Oaks Elementary
505 students
- Lake Canyon El
Lake Canyon Elementary
466 students
- Marengo Ranch
Marengo Ranch Elementary
448 students
What this shows Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle compares
Robert L. Mccaffrey 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 | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,245
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 779 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
White 29.2%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galt Joint Union Elementary reports $16,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon E. Greer Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Canyon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marengo Ranch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
How many students attend Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle?
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle has 779 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galt, CA. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle?
48.0% of students at Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle?
The largest demographic group at Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Galt, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle?
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle rank among public schools in Galt?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Galt, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Galt on the city page.
What other schools are in Galt Joint Union Elementary?
Besides Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle, Galt Joint Union Elementary also operates Vernon E. Greer Elementary (542 students), Valley Oaks Elementary (541 students), and River Oaks Elementary (505 students). See the Galt Joint Union Elementary district page for the complete list.