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Gilroy Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,618 students in Gilroy Unified School District.
Public Schools in Gilroy Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
10,618 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
455 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
51%
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
48 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
767 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,511 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
56%
# Black Students
148 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,445 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
14%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
678 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
747
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
679
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
705
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
708
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
736
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
751
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
770
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
739
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
856
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
951
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,073
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
957
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
946
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,166 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,452 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$182 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$185 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,166
$19,806
Spending / Student
$17,452
$18,241
Best Gilroy Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Las Animas Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6550 Cimino St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4500
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4500
Grades: K-5
| 745 students
Rank: #33.
Rod Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8755 Kern Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4700
Grades: K-5
| 748 students
Rank: #44.
Luigi Aprea Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9225 Calle Del Rey
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4600
Grades: K-5
| 711 students
Rank: #55.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 Carmel St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #66.
Rucker Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 Santa Clara Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4800
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #77.
Christopher High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Day Rd.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 students
Rank: #88.
Solorsano Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7121 Grenache Way
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 826 students
Rank: #99.
Eliot Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
475 Old Gilroy St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4300
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1010.
Gilroy High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 W. Tenth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,753 students
Rank: #1111.
El Roble Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
930 Third St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4200
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1212.
South Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 Ioof Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #1313.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Eighth St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt. Madonna High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8750 Hirasaki Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
7810 Arroyo Cir.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4000
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 10,618 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy Unified School District?
71% of Gilroy Unified School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gilroy Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,452 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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