San Gabriel Unified
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.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Solid 50.9/100 | 5 | 28.1% | 10.0% |
| Middle | Solid 54.6/100 | 1 | 28.2% | 12.5% |
| High | Solid 51.7/100 | 2 | 19.9% | 30.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in San Gabriel Unified, top-scoring shown first.
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
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
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.
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 (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.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Elementary San Gabriel Unified Building Momentum | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Washington Elementary San Gabriel Unified Culture First | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | McKinley Elementary San Gabriel Unified Culture First | Solid 50/100 |
| 4 | Roosevelt Elementary San Gabriel Unified On the Rise | Developing 41/100 |
| 5 | Coolidge 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.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson 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.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabrielino High San Gabriel Unified Strong All-Around | Strong 73/100 |
| 2 | Del 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
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