Gilroy Unified School District
School District · Gilroy, California
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,244
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
10,244
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Evaluating Gilroy Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gilroy Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Gilroy · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brownell Middle
Gilroy · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Las Animas Elementary
Gilroy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#580 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,984
$1,663 vs California median
District size
10,244 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Gilroy Unified ranks #580 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Gilroy Unified's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy (7.6/10), Brownell Middle (7.1/10), and Las Animas Elementary (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.1/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gilroy Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Gilroy Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Gilroy Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Brownell Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Las Animas Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Christopher High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Gilroy High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | South Valley Middle | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Rod Kelley Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Solorsano Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | EL Roble Elementary | 4.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Rucker Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gilroy Unified
Gilroy Unified is a Gilroy, California school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 10,244 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1. District-level spending was $15,984 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Gilroy Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Gilroy Unified students show an average math proficiency of 44.3% and ELA proficiency of 48.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gilroy Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gilroy Unified with test data.
Schools in Gilroy Unified
14 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Gilroy
- Total Enrollment
- 10,244
- Teachers (FTE)
- 438
- District spending per student
- $15,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gilroy Unified?
Gilroy Unified has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gilroy Unified?
The average composite rating for Gilroy Unified is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Gilroy Unified?
Gilroy Unified's district-level spending was $15,984 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gilroy Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gilroy Unified is 23.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gilroy Unified?
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is the highest-rated school in Gilroy Unified with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Gilroy Unified?
Across schools in Gilroy Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gilroy Unified compare to other districts in California?
Gilroy Unified has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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