Luigi Aprea Elementary School
Tel:
(408) 842-3135
- Luigi Aprea Elementary School serves 674 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Luigi Aprea Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Luigi Aprea Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Luigi Aprea Elementary School's student population of 674 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 674 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Luigi Aprea Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Luigi Aprea Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1775 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 32% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilroy Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Luigi Aprea Elementary School is Mt. Madonna High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brownell Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rod Kelley Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilroy Mt. Madonna High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 203 students
0.5 miles
8750 Hirasaki Ct.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-4313 0.5 9-12 203 - Gilroy Rod Kelley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 760 students
0.7 miles
8755 Kern Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-1932 0.7 K-5 760 - Gilroy Antonio Del Buono Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 483 students
0.9 miles
9300 Wren Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5161 0.9 K-5 483 - Gilroy Christopher High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,678 student
0.9 miles
850 Day Rd.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-7171 0.9 9-12 1,678 - Gilroy El Roble Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 638 students
1.6 miles
930 Third St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 842-8234 1.6 K-5 638
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