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Gonzales Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,016 students in Gonzales Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gonzales Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,016 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gonzales Unified School District, which is ranked #1556 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1497 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
97%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,974 is equal to the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,307 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,974
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,307
$18,396
Best Gonzales Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Gloria Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3663
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3663
Grades: K-5
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Fifth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Fourth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gonzales Unified School District?
Gonzales Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,016 students.
What is the rank of Gonzales Unified School District?
Gonzales Unified School District is ranked #1556 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales Unified School District?
97% of Gonzales Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gonzales Unified School District?
Gonzales Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gonzales Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,307 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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