Gidley Elementary School serves 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Gidley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gidley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gidley Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gidley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gidley Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gidley Elementary School's ranking?
Gidley Elementary School is ranked #1664 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Gidley Elementary School?
450 students attend Gidley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gidley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gidley Elementary School?
Gidley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gidley Elementary School offer ?
Gidley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gidley Elementary School part of?
Gidley Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.
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