For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 400 students in Gerber Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Gerber Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
400 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gerber Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1809 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1803 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
12%
Showing 2003–2022. View full 35-year historical data
% Hispanic
79%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
18%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,625 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,313 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$25,625
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,313
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Gerber Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerber Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23014 Chard Ave.
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gerber Union Elementary School District?
Gerber Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 400 students.
What is the rank of Gerber Union Elementary School District?
Gerber Union Elementary School District is ranked #1809 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gerber Union Elementary School District?
79% of Gerber Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gerber Union Elementary School District?
Gerber Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gerber Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,313 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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