Schools in 95020 — Gilroy, California
95020 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.6 to 96.1, a 72.5-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95020 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy with a Scope Score of 96 and 66.7% of students exceeding standard.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95020 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.8 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95020 averages 23.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95020 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95020
Hidden gems: 7 schools in 95020 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
All schools in 95020
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy Gilroy Unified High Ceiling | 66.7% | Strong 96/100 |
| 2 | Christopher High Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 20.5% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Las Animas Elementary Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 26.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Gilroy High Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 8.4% | Developing 50/100 |
| 5 | Luigi Aprea Elementary Gilroy Unified Growth Engine | 23.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 6 | Rucker Elementary Gilroy Unified Growth Engine | 16.4% | Developing 46/100 |
| 7 | Rod Kelley Elementary Gilroy Unified Culture First | 17.6% | Developing 41/100 |
| 8 | Solorsano Middle Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 17.9% | Developing 40/100 |
| 9 | Brownell Middle Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 17.4% | Developing 36/100 |
| 10 | El Roble Elementary Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 12.0% | Developing 31/100 |
| 11 | Eliot Elementary Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 6.0% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 12 | Glen View Elementary Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 7.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 13 | South Valley Middle Gilroy Unified On the Rise | 9.9% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 14 | Mt. Madonna High Gilroy Unified Building Momentum | 0.8% | Needs Support 24/100 |
Schools in 95020 on the map
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 95020
- 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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