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Elementary Schools in Galt, California

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 45.5/100

Galt, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.5/100 — 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Liberty Ranch High at 59/100, where 24.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Galt schools average 17.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.4% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
45.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.3
24.5 – 58.8
Avg Exceeded %
17.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Galt schools compare

Galt's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.5 — 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.5 to 58.8, a 34.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Liberty Ranch High with a Scope Score of 59 and 24.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Galt averages 18.4%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Galt

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around5 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Galt ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Liberty Ranch High
Galt Joint Union High Strong All-Around
24.6%Solid
59/100
2Galt High
Galt Joint Union High Building Momentum
19.1%Solid
55/100
3Lake Canyon Elementary
Galt Joint Union Elementary Culture First
23.7%Solid
53/100
4River Oaks Elementary
Galt Joint Union Elementary Building Momentum
25.0%Developing
48/100
5Marengo Ranch Elementary
Galt Joint Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
46/100
6Vernon E. Greer Elementary
Galt Joint Union Elementary Building Momentum
17.3%Developing
42/100
7Valley Oaks Elementary
Galt Joint Union Elementary Culture First
12.8%Developing
38/100
8Estrellita Continuation High
Galt Joint Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Galt

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Galt Adventist School
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 31 students
16:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Galt

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Galt good?
Galt's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.5/100, which is 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Galt?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Galt is Liberty Ranch High with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 24.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Galt schools compare to the state average?
Galt elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.7 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.5 to 58.8, a 34.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Galt?
Galt has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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