School Profile · Gilroy
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School): Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) posts 60% meeting the standard; 34.9% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
277 IOOF Avenue, 95020 (opens in new tab)·Gilroy Unified·Gilroy·Grades K-8·587 students·45% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(408) 337-5445·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
59
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #1,078 statewide · #1 of 8 in Gilroy Unified
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) scores 59 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 81st percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “60% proficient” and call it done. Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) deserves a closer read. The school sits in Gilroy, where two in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 50.9% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
39%
25%
36%
Grade 3 · 64% proficient
46%
15%
39%
Grade 4 · 61% proficient
30%
30%
40%
Grade 5 · 60% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 9.0pp across grades; the floor slips 4.4pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
50.9%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)'s most underrated number
50.9% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) low-income: 50.9%State low-income: 38.2%Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) EL: 21.0%State EL: 10.4%
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
34.9%
State 21.3%
13.6pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
59.6%
State 42.7%
16.9pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-17.8pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
13.9%
State 17.9%
4.0pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.8%
State 1.6%
0.9pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 48
Las Animas Elementary
Gilroy Unified · 1.8 mi
Solid
51/100
Luigi Aprea Elementary
Gilroy Unified · 2 mi
Developing
48/100
Rucker Elementary
Gilroy Unified · 2.9 mi
Developing
45/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic64.6%
White13.5%
Asian12.4%
Black1.2%
Other8.3%
GenderFemale 46.5%Male 53.3%Non-binary 0.2%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 45.0% (19pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
587
Near CA avg (~620)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
7 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,571
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$69,898 – $130,809
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) in Gilroy, 50.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) outperforms its district average for low-income students by 21.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (41.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (56.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 43.1 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 165 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−43.1pp
24.2% vs 67.2% overall · n=35
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−25.1pp
10.5% vs 35.6% overall · n=35
Math · English Learner−36.1pp
24.2% vs 60.3% overall · n=35
Math Exceeded · English Learner−26.5pp
10.5% vs 37.0% overall · n=35
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income165 tested
ELA 50.9%·Math 41.2%· +21.3pp vs district
Hispanic233 tested
ELA 56.2%·Math 45.5%· +24.5pp vs district
English Learner62 tested
ELA 21.0%·Math 17.7%· +13.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency falls by 19.4pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +13.8pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$137K
$52K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.06M
$400K above CA median
Bachelor's+
29%
6pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
6.3 years avg experience
23 teachers · 17% first-year · 17% second-year
Teacher Credentials
63% fully credentialed
12.5% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
34.9%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 63th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
59.6%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 63th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-17.8pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 58th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
13.9%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 56th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.8%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 57th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 59 | 39% | 25% | 25% | 10% | 64% | +21 |
| Grade 4 | 59 | 46% | 15% | 12% | 27% | 61% | +16 |
| Grade 5 | 60 | 30% | 30% | 12% | 28% | 60% | +12 |
| Grade 6 | 60 | 30% | 37% | 22% | 12% | 67% | +20 |
| Grade 7 | 60 | 28% | 42% | 22% | 8% | 70% | +22 |
| Grade 8 | 59 | 41% | 41% | 17% | 2% | 81% | +35 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 59 | 36% | 39% | 14% | 12% | 75% | +29 |
| Grade 4 | 59 | 32% | 22% | 29% | 17% | 54% | +13 |
| Grade 5 | 60 | 27% | 17% | 28% | 28% | 43% | +8 |
| Grade 6 | 60 | 38% | 22% | 18% | 22% | 60% | +25 |
| Grade 7 | 60 | 32% | 27% | 22% | 20% | 58% | +24 |
| Grade 8 | 59 | 58% | 14% | 17% | 12% | 71% | +39 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 119 | 14% | 31% | 46% | 8% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 165 | 50.9% | +21 | +13 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 233 | 56.2% | +24 | +17 |
| English Learners | 62 | 21.0% | +14 | +11 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) ← | — | 59 | 34.9% | 59.6% | −17.8 | 0.8% |
| Las Animas Elementary | 1.8 mi | 51 | 26.7% | 53.2% | −7.7 | 1.3% |
| Luigi Aprea Elementary | 2 mi | 48 | 23.9% | 50.4% | +6.4 | 0.4% |
| Rucker Elementary | 2.9 mi | 45 | 16.4% | 34.7% | +19.4 | 0.5% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #727 → #1099 → #1373 → #1603 → #1078
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) a good elementary school?
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) has a Scope Score of 59 out of 100, placing it in the 81st percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #1,078 statewide. 34.9% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 13.6 percentage points above the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)'s CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 59.6% of students at Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 34.9% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 24.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 34.9% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 356 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) rank in California?
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) ranks #1,078 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 81st percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) decreases by 17.8 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)?
13.9% of students at Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.8%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) compare to other schools in Gilroy?
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) scores 59/100 (81st percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 587 students. Use the schools in Gilroy page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) in Gilroy, 50.9% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) outperforms its district average for low-income students by 21.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (41.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (56.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 43.1 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 165 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.