Gilroy Unified
Gilroy Unified has 14 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 43.4/100 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy at 96/100, where 66.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,571 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 39.4 | 7 | 15.7% | 20.4% |
| Middle | 35.0 | 3 | 15.1% | 21.0% |
| High | 56.8 | 4 | 24.1% | 31.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Gilroy Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Gilroy Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 56.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +3.9pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 72.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.6%, 5.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.1%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy leads the district at 96 with 66.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Gilroy Unified
Hidden gems: 7 schools in Gilroy Unified are classified as On the Rise (5) or Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Gilroy Unified spends $12,571 per student in current expenditures — $2,243 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (7)
Gilroy Unified has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.4 — 4.3 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +3.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Las Animas Elementary with a Scope Score of 51 and 26.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Animas Elementary Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 51 | 26.7% | 53.2% | -7.7pp | 16.3% | 1.3% |
| 2 | Luigi Aprea Elementary Gilroy Unified Growth Engine | 49 | 23.9% | 50.4% | +6.4pp | 20.2% | 0.4% |
| 3 | Rucker Elementary Gilroy Unified Growth Engine | 46 | 16.4% | 34.7% | +19.4pp | 20.9% | 0.5% |
| 4 | Rod Kelley Elementary Gilroy Unified Culture First | 41 | 17.6% | 43.7% | -3.2pp | 14.3% | 0.4% |
| 5 | El Roble Elementary Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 31 | 12.0% | 28.1% | -7.6pp | 24.1% | 1.4% |
| 6 | Eliot Elementary Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 29 | 6.0% | 20.3% | +14.3pp | 23.5% | 2.2% |
| 7 | Glen View Elementary Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 29 | 7.1% | 20.5% | +5.9pp | 23.4% | 2.5% |
Middle Schools (3)
Gilroy Unified has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.0 — 5.4 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +3.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Solorsano Middle with a Scope Score of 40 and 17.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solorsano Middle Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 40 | 17.9% | 37.7% | +3.2pp | 19.8% | 8.0% |
| 2 | Brownell Middle Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 36 | 17.4% | 36.2% | +3.0pp | 20.7% | 10.3% |
| 3 | South Valley Middle Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 29 | 9.9% | 28.4% | +4.5pp | 22.4% | 12.9% |
High Schools (4)
Gilroy Unified has 4 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 56.8 — 9.3 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 4 high schools have Scope Scores above 90.
The highest-scoring high school is Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy with a Scope Score of 96 and 66.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy Unified High Ceiling | 96 | 66.7% | 92.4% | 8.6% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Christopher High Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 58 | 20.5% | 43.2% | 19.6% | 3.5% |
| 3 | Gilroy High Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 50 | 8.4% | 23.8% | 26.1% | 5.9% |
| 4 | Mt. Madonna High Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 24 | 0.8% | 6.7% | 71.0% | 7.2% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Gilroy Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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