Summary:
The 95020 zip code area of Gilroy, California is home to 15 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools. This analysis reveals a stark contrast in academic performance among the schools in this area, with a few standout institutions alongside lower-performing ones.
The top-performing school is Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, a high school that ranks 8th out of 2,323 California high schools and boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate, 0% dropout rate, and exceptional test scores. Other strong performers include Christopher High School, ranked 508th in the state, and Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School), a top-rated K-8 charter school. In contrast, Mt. Madonna High School struggles with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and very low test scores.
The data reveals significant disparities in educational outcomes within the Gilroy Unified School District, with the high-performing schools tending to have lower rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic achievement. The Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) District also stands out as an alternative educational model that is outperforming many of the traditional public schools in the area.
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