385 Ioof Ave.
Gilroy, CA 95020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Valley Middle School serves 848 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Valley Middle School's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
848 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Valley Middle School is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
83%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
7%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend South Valley Middle School?

848 students attend South Valley Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of South Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Valley Middle School?

South Valley Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does South Valley Middle School offer ?

South Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is South Valley Middle School part of?

South Valley Middle School is part of Gilroy Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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