Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)?
544 students attend Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School)?
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) offer ?
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) part of?
Gilroy Prep (A Navigator School) is part of Gilroy Unified School District.
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