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San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Elementary School · Morgan Hill Unified · San Martin, CA
A Morgan Hill Unified elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13745 Llagas Ave., San Martin, CA 95046
- Math 19% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low90/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$157,458
Median home value
$1,396,600
Median rent
$2,312/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley Engineering AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Barrett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Rucker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Voices College-bound Language Academy at Morgan HillCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 289 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Morgan Hill Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy is listed in Morgan Hill Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy is a public elementary school in San Martin, CA, part of Morgan Hill Unified, serving approximately 672 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,096 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
What grades does San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy serve?
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy?
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy rank in CA?
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy ranks #9,096 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy a charter school?
No, San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy a Title I school?
No, San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy?
53.6% of students at San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (408) 201-6480
- Area population (ZIP 95046)
- 6,766
- Area average commute
- 38.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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