Gustine Unified School District

1500 Meredith Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322-1127
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,627 students in Gustine 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 Gustine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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
6 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,627 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gustine Unified School District, which is ranked #1625 of all 1,903 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1627 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
34%
29%
47%
18%
29%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%
(2022-23)
33.1%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
88%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,967 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,876 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$150,628 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$130,845 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,967
$26,022
Spending / Student
$22,876
$22,604

Best Gustine Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 North Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Romero Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13500 West Luis Rd.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6177
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Gustine High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 North Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Gustine Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28075 Sullivan Rd.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Gustine Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2806 West Grove Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6496
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Headstart
1500 Meredith Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-1744

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gustine Unified School District?
Gustine Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,627 students.
What is the rank of Gustine Unified School District?
Gustine Unified School District is ranked #1625 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 Gustine Unified School District?
88% of Gustine Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gustine Unified School District?
Gustine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gustine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,876 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,627 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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