Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gabilan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gabilan Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gabilan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gabilan Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5894 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gabilan Elementary School's ranking?
Gabilan Elementary School is ranked #5894 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gabilan Elementary School often compared to?
Gabilan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Ledesma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gabilan Elementary School?
416 students attend Gabilan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Gabilan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gabilan Elementary School?
Gabilan Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gabilan Elementary School offer ?
Gabilan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gabilan Elementary School part of?
Gabilan Elementary School is part of Soledad Unified School District.
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