Gonzales Unified
Gonzales Unified has 3 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.1/100 — 9.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gonzales High at 42/100, where 9.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,473 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 29.6/100 | 1 | 11.3% | 20.8% |
| Middle | Developing 31.0/100 | 1 | 5.7% | 17.6% |
| High | Developing 41.5/100 | 1 | 9.7% | 36.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Gonzales Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Gonzales Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 41.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -21.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 11.9 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.9%, 6.7pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.1%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Gonzales High leads the district at 42 with 9.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Gonzales Unified spends $13,473 per student in current expenditures — $1,342 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (1)
Gonzales Unified has 1 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.6 — 14.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -21.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is La Gloria Elementary with a Scope Score of 30 and 11.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Gloria Elementary Gonzales Unified Building Momentum | 11.3% | Needs Support 30/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Gonzales Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.0 — 9.5 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +2.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Fairview Middle with a Scope Score of 31 and 5.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview Middle Gonzales Unified Building Momentum | 5.7% | Developing 31/100 |
High Schools (1)
Gonzales Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.5 — 5.9 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Gonzales High with a Scope Score of 42 and 9.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzales High Gonzales Unified Building Momentum | 9.7% | Developing 42/100 |
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 Gonzales 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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