For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,679 students in Gustine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gustine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,679 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Gustine Unified School District, which is ranked #1629 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1643 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,446 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
56%
# Black Students
4 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
163 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
10%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
145
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,291 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 $15,626 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$26 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$18,291
$19,942

Spending / Student
$15,626
$18,366

Best Gustine Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 North Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Romero Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13500 West Luis Rd.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6177
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6177
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Gustine High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 North Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6414
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Gustine Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2806 West Grove Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6496
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-6496
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Gustine Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28075 Sullivan Rd.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-5030
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 Meredith Ave.
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-1744
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-1744
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gustine Unified School District?
Gustine Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,679 students.
What is the rank of Gustine Unified School District?
Gustine Unified School District is ranked #1629 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gustine Unified School District?
86% of Gustine Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gustine Unified School District?
Gustine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gustine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,626 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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