For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,181 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 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
3 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,181 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Gonzales Unified School District, which is ranked #962 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#937 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,127 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
56%
# Black Students
n/a
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
29 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
156
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
210
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,463 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,073 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,463
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,073
$18,241
Best Gonzales Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Fifth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
La Gloria Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3663
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3663
Grades: K-5
| 867 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Fourth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gonzales Unified School District?
Gonzales Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,181 students.
What is the rank of Gonzales Unified School District?
Gonzales Unified School District is ranked #962 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales Unified School District?
98% of Gonzales Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 23:1, which is higher 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 $15,073 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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