Gilroy Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,239 students in Gilroy Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gilroy Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Gilroy Unified School District, which is ranked #943 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
46 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
765 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,272 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
56%
# Black Students
120 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,228 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
12%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
781 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
769
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
611
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
666
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
706
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
729
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
716
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
721
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
740
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
772
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
877
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
945
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
934
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,053
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,802 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,098 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District manages 15 public schools serving 10,239 students.
What is the rank of Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District is ranked #943 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gilroy Unified School District?
71% of Gilroy Unified School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gilroy Unified School District?
Gilroy Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gilroy Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,098 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 15 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 10,239 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
