Gilroy Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 17 public schools in Gilroy Unified School District, serving 11,821 students. Gilroy Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Public schools in Gilroy Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Gilroy Unified School District are Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) and Luigi Aprea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is more than the California public school average of 23:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Gilroy Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.gilroyunified.org |
| School District Phone Number | (669) 225-4000 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 17 Schools | 10,323 Schools |
| # of Students | 11,821 Students | 6,200,210 Students |
| # of Teachers | 475 Teachers | 264,809 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Gilroy Unified School District, which is ranked #409 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #378 out of 989 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 57 Students | 32,941 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 730 Students | 719,621 Students |
| % Asian Students | 6% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 8,267 Students | 3,366,633 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 70% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 137 Students | 337,800 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 1,969 Students | 1,437,375 Students |
| % White Students | 17% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 18 Students | 28,785 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 643 Students | 273,002 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 922 | 530,386 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 842 | 456,975 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 839 | 454,374 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 853 | 446,120 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 908 | 465,351 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 901 | 470,766 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 998 | 484,866 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 870 | 474,703 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 865 | 472,206 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,015 | 493,729 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 937 | 482,007 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 955 | 473,871 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 916 | 486,683 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,480 is less than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $162 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $148 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,665 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,480 | $14,597 |
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Gilroy Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 1%5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb1710
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
- Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5%277 I O O F Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95021
(408) 337-5445
Grades: K-8 | 544 students
- Luigi Aprea Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20%9225 Calle Del Rey10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-3135
Grades: K-5 | 674 students
- Rod Kelley Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30%8755 Kern Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-1932
Grades: K-5 | 760 students
- Christopher High School Math: 36% | Reading: 65%Rank:7/Top 50%850 Day Rd.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-7171
Grades: 9-12 | 1,678 student
- Rucker Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50%325 Santa Clara Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-6471
Grades: K-5 | 576 students
- Las Animas Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50%6550 Cimino St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-6414
Grades: K-5 | 763 students
- Solorsano Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50%7121 Grenache Way10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-4121
Grades: 6-8 | 863 students
- Brownell Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50%7800 Carmel St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-3377
Grades: 6-8 | 810 students
- Gilroy High School Math: 23% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%750 W. Tenth St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-2424
Grades: 9-12 | 1,654 student
- Antonio Del Buono Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50%9300 Wren Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161
Grades: K-5 | 483 students
- South Valley Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50%385 Ioof Ave.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-2828
Grades: 6-8 | 877 students
- El Roble Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%930 Third St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-8234
Grades: K-5 | 638 students
- Eliot Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50%475 Old Gilroy St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-5333
Grades: K-5 | 464 students
- Glen View Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50%600 Eighth St.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(669) 205-4400
Grades: K-5 | 546 students
- Mt. Madonna High School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50%8750 Hirasaki Ct.10
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-4313
Grades: 9-12 | 203 students
- Gilroy Special Ed Preschool7810 Arroyo Cir.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-2700
Grades: n/a | n/a student
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