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Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

Q: Is Robert J. McGarvey Elementary a good school?

Robert J. McGarvey Elementary ranks 1158 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

1158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of California elementary schools

Summary

Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is a large, high-performing K-6 public school serving 840 students in Rancho Cordova, part of the Elk Grove Unified district, which consistently earns top ratings and significantly outperforms state averages in English and Math.

The school stands out for its strong and consistent academic results, even as the number of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch has increased, demonstrating effective support for all learners. It also maintains a lower rate of chronic student absences than both its district and the state. When compared to other schools in the area, McGarvey's achievements are particularly notable. For instance, nearby White Rock Elementary and Abraham Lincoln Elementary have much lower test scores and higher absenteeism, despite often having higher per-student spending. Within its own district, schools like Cosumnes River Elementary post similar high scores but serve a community with fewer economic needs.

Areas for continued growth include science scores and ensuring the same high level of academic effectiveness for every student group. Overall, Robert J. McGarvey Elementary is a standout school in the region, proving that strong educational practices within the Elk Grove Unified system can lead to excellent outcomes for a diverse student body.

840

Students ?

24.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,172

Per pupil spending ?

38.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4350 Sophistry Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

(916) 793-3400

District: Elk Grove Unified

Students who attend Robert J. McGarvey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Katherine L. Albiani Middle
High:	Pleasant Grove High

Racial breakdown:

White:

29.4%

Asian:

25.0%

Hispanic:

20.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2019 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (59% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of California elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2019

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg46%

California avg41%

1,158^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 5 pts since 2019

From top 15% (2019) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 43Elementary Schools in the Elk Grove Unified

562^nd of 1,543Elk Grove Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	79.9	1158 of 5857	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	85.1	945 of 5869	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	86.7	880 of 5859	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	89.3	728 of 5883	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	89.6	159 of 1417	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	86.1	845 of 5789	85.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	56.0	203 of 569	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.6	261 of 593	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.8	88 of 661	86.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	50.0	758 of 1203	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.7	741 of 1205	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.3	673 of 1190	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.1	625 of 1154	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.3	759 of 1149	33.9%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	79.5	310 of 2227	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	74.4	48 of 293	83.6%	★★★★☆
2019	87.5	221 of 2585	91.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.7	1254 of 5597	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	85.4	847 of 5612	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	86.5	820 of 5609	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	90.7	600 of 5635	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	89.9	142 of 1267	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	85.4	798 of 5492	85.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	77.5	835 of 5107	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	79.6	738 of 5107	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	86.6	488 of 5087	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	80.7	710 of 5084	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	85.6	478 of 4963	90.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	76.1	960 of 5460	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.3	1046 of 5517	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	609 of 5363	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	91.4	298 of 5264	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	94.0	36 of 1110	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	70.6	1156 of 5173	77.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	1016 of 5628	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	1009 of 5643	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	83.3	950 of 5638	83.2%	★★★★☆
2022	85.9	830 of 5663	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	87.1	166 of 1272	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	84.7	839 of 5510	84.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	63.6	284 of 718	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.4	255 of 670	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.8	278 of 669	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.2	285 of 610	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.8	262 of 445	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	76.9	433 of 2847	84.8%	★★★★☆
2024	76.9	397 of 2635	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	75.5	380 of 2420	84.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	54.7	1262 of 2598	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.2	801 of 2651	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.7	949 of 2661	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.2	730 of 2726	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	70.3	815 of 2834	71.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2022)86th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)85th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)78th percentile-3 vs school

African American (2025)64th percentile-16 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)60th percentile-20 vs school

White (2025)51st percentile-29 vs school

Asian (2025)37th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy67%+18 vs state

Mathematics56%+19 vs state

Science41%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robert J. McGarvey Elementary	Public	K-6	4350 Sophistry Dr.	Rancho Cordova	95742	Sacramento County	Elk Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 793-3400	840	34	24.7	38.3%	247 (29.4%)	74 (8.8%)	168 (20.0%)	210 (25.0%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.1%)	131 (15.6%)	79.9	1158^th of 5857 public elementary schools	80.2%		85.1	945^th of 5869 public elementary schools	83.9%	213	41.0		41.0	69.9	59.8	68.1	68.7			66.7	66.7	65.3	45.8	48.5			56.0	97.7			98.5		98.5	$15,172	$1,109	$14,063
Sunrise Elementary	Public	K-6	11821 Cobble Brook Dr.	Rancho Cordova	95742	Sacramento County	Elk Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 985-4350	1,235	51	24.2	32.7%	325 (26.3%)	86 (7.0%)	250 (20.2%)	423 (34.3%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	142 (11.5%)	83.6	988^th of 5857 public elementary schools	83.1%		84.5	971^st of 5869 public elementary schools	83.5%	17	37.9		37.9	72.8	66.4	66.7	68.5			68.8	73.4	66.2	47.9	57.2			61.7							$14,647	$1,016	$13,631
Mather Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	4370 Mather School Rd.	Mather	95655	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-2440	236	13	18.3	38.1%	89 (37.7%)	7 (3.0%)	63 (26.7%)	33 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	43 (18.2%)	80.4	1143^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	80.5%		83.9	1002^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	82.9%	141	63.6		63.6	43.5	78.6	78.1				65.9	45.7	72.1	63.6				60.2	93.6						$27,376	$1,377	$25,999
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	4420 Monhegan Way	Mather	95655	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-9190	150	7	20.2	36.7%	75 (50.0%)	6 (4.0%)	39 (26.0%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (15.3%)	69.8	1608^th of 5857 public elementary schools	72.5%		57.4	2176^th of 5869 public elementary schools	62.9%	568	58.8	31.8	43.6	47.1		58.8	64.3	38.5	45.5	53.9	52.9		52.9	28.6	38.5	31.8	42.9	92.0	92.0		92.0	92.0	92.0	$62,606	$458	$62,148
Navigator Elementary	Public	K-5	10679 Bear Hollow Dr.	Rancho Cordova	95670	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-2420	431	22	19.8	50.8%	122 (28.3%)	31 (7.2%)	114 (26.5%)	87 (20.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	74 (17.2%)	44.2	2933^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	49.9%		44.1	2918^th of 5869 public elementary schools	50.3%	15	27.3		27.3	48.9	39.1	32.8				39.4	46.8	40.9	34.9				40.2	90.8	95.4	94.3	93.1	94.3	96.6	$26,014	$1,249	$24,765
Cordova Villa Elementary	Public	K-5	10359 South White Rock Rd.	Rancho Cordova	95670	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-9125	475	23	20.9	86.1%	46 (9.7%)	56 (11.8%)	227 (47.8%)	51 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	89 (18.7%)	23.2	4571^st of 5857 public elementary schools	22.0%		17.2	5100^th of 5869 public elementary schools	13.1%	529	26.9		26.9	13.3	24.6	43.6				26.2	22.1	26.5	19.4				22.6	95.2	96.1	97.1	96.1	96.1	97.1	$30,157	$1,950	$28,207
White Rock Elementary	Public	K-5	10487 White Rock Rd.	Rancho Cordova	95670	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-9180	381	19	19.7	89.2%	68 (17.8%)	20 (5.2%)	178 (46.7%)	60 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	45 (11.8%)	15.1	5252^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	10.3%		12.5	5517^th of 5869 public elementary schools	6.0%	265	20.9		20.9	32.3	12.3	21.5				22.5	20.8	11.3	7.5				13.4	94.4			97.2	95.8		$27,516	$2,024	$25,492
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	Public	K-6	3324 Glenmoor Dr.	Sacramento	95827	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-4500	498	20	24.3	78.9%	105 (21.1%)	67 (13.5%)	196 (39.4%)	48 (9.6%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.8%)	46 (9.2%)	16.8	5124^th of 5857 public elementary schools	12.5%		22.5	4627^th of 5869 public elementary schools	21.2%	497	13.4		13.4	15.9	25.8	21.8	32.0			24.1	22.2	10.6	11.3	26.0			17.5	91.0	97.4		97.4	93.6	94.9	$20,292	$3,515	$16,777
Rancho Cordova Elementary	Public	K-5	2562 Chassella Way	Rancho Cordova	95670	Sacramento County	Folsom-Cordova Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 294-9165	407	21	19.4	77.6%	68 (16.7%)	25 (6.1%)	242 (59.5%)	19 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	45 (11.1%)	16.4	5157^th of 5857 public elementary schools	12.0%		14.2	5376^th of 5869 public elementary schools	8.4%	219	16.2		16.2	14.9	30.8	25.8				23.4	21.3	21.2	14.7				19.1	89.7	94.9	94.9	93.6	93.6	94.9	$29,160	$1,990	$27,170
A. M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired	Public	K-8	3351 Explorer Dr.	Sacramento	95827	Sacramento County	Sacramento City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(916) 395-4505	405	23	17.5	58.0%	163 (40.2%)	26 (6.4%)	136 (33.6%)	19 (4.7%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	54 (13.3%)	20.2	4807^th of 5857 public elementary schools	17.9%		22.4	4642^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	20.9%	165	24.6	13.8	20.9	30.3	23.3	32.1	27.6	35.2	20.7	29.1	17.7	9.5	5.4	31.0	18.5	3.5	13.5	89.6		93.8		93.8		$24,597	$3,419	$21,178

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

How many students attend Robert J. McGarvey Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 840 students attended Robert J. McGarvey Elementary.

Is Robert J. McGarvey Elementary a good school?

Robert J. McGarvey Elementary ranks 1158^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Robert J. McGarvey Elementary in?

Elk Grove Unified

What schools do graduates of Robert J. McGarvey Elementary attend?

Students who attend Robert J. McGarvey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Katherine L. Albiani Middle
High : Pleasant Grove High

What is the racial makeup of Robert J. McGarvey Elementary?

Students at Robert J. McGarvey Elementary are 29% White, 25% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 9% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

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