Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary serves the south part of Tracy, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
555 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Year Founded
1990
School Rankings
Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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
#5790 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
20%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School's ranking?
Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School is ranked #5790 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School often compared to?
Gladys Poet-christian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louis A. Bohn Elementary School, George Kelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School?
555 students attend Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School?
Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School offer ?
Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School part of?
Gladys Poet-christian Elementary School is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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