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San Gabriel Unified

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 51.5/100

San Gabriel Unified has 8 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 51.5/100 — 7.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Gabrielino High at 73/100, where 35.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,977 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
51.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.0
30.7 – 72.7
Avg Exceeded %
26.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
50.9/100
528.1%10.0%
MiddleSolid
54.6/100
128.2%12.5%
HighSolid
51.7/100
219.9%30.9%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in San Gabriel Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
50.9
avg score · 5 schools
+2 more elementary schools
Middle
54.6
avg score · 1 school
Jefferson Middle
Solid
55/100
High
51.7
avg score · 2 schools
Gabrielino High
Strong
73/100
Del Mar High
Developing
31/100

District Analysis

Strongest level: San Gabriel Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 54.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.5pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 42.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, 2.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Gabrielino High leads the district at 73 with 35.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in San Gabriel Unified

3 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in San Gabriel Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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

Hispanic
45.4%
White
2.7%
Asian
43.8%
Black
0.4%
Other
7.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
69%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

San Gabriel Unified spends $13,977 per student in current expenditures — $838 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,977
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
4,806
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 38.6%
$10,084 → $13,977
Spending Efficiency
3.69
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 61%Support 37%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$49,235–$116,675
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
237
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (5)

San Gabriel Unified has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.9 — 7.1 points above the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -7.5pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Wilson Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 43.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Wilson Elementary
San Gabriel Unified Building Momentum
Solid
66/100
2Washington Elementary
San Gabriel Unified Culture First
Solid
56/100
3McKinley Elementary
San Gabriel Unified Culture First
Solid
50/100
4Roosevelt Elementary
San Gabriel Unified On the Rise
Developing
41/100
5Coolidge Elementary
San Gabriel Unified Culture First
Developing
40/100

Middle Schools (1)

San Gabriel Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 54.6 — 14.1 points above the state average of 40.5.

District-wide growth averages +3.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Jefferson Middle with a Scope Score of 55 and 28.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Jefferson Middle
San Gabriel Unified Building Momentum
Solid
55/100

High Schools (2)

San Gabriel Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.7 — 4.2 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 2 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Gabrielino High with a Scope Score of 73 and 35.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScore
1Gabrielino High
San Gabriel Unified Strong All-Around
Strong
73/100
2Del Mar High
San Gabriel Unified Building Momentum
Developing
31/100

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 San Gabriel 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is San Gabriel Unified a good school district?
San Gabriel Unified has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.5/100, which is 7.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in San Gabriel Unified?
The highest-scoring school in San Gabriel Unified is Gabrielino High with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 35.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does San Gabriel Unified spend per student?
San Gabriel Unified spends $13,977 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in San Gabriel Unified?
Teacher salaries in San Gabriel Unified range from $49,235–$116,675 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.