San Gabriel Unified School District

408 Junipero Serra Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776-4500
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

San Gabriel Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,605 students in San Gabriel Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Gabriel Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
4,605 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

San Gabriel Unified School District, which is ranked #311 of all 1,925 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 96% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#310 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of San Gabriel Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Gabriel Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Gabriel Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
29%
96%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of San Gabriel Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,439 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
53%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,791 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
56%
# Black Students
18 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
125 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
3%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
200 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
453
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
322
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
311
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
340
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
308
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
359
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
310
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
324
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
348
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
389
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
371
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
421
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,518 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of San Gabriel Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$76 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of San Gabriel Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,832
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in San Gabriel Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,518
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in San Gabriel Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best San Gabriel Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 North San Marino Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-3926
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8317 East Sheffield Rd.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 287-0497
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
421 North Mission Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 282-6952
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Gabrielino High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1327 South San Gabriel Blvd.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 573-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 1,483 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1372 East Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-5260
Grades: 6-8
| 959 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1425 Manley Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 288-6681
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 South Walnut Grove Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 287-0512
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Del Mar High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
312 South Del Mar Ave.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 291-5723
Grades: 10-12
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Gabriel Unified School District?
San Gabriel Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,605 students.
What is the rank of San Gabriel Unified School District?
San Gabriel Unified School District is ranked #311 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Gabriel Unified School District?
53% of San Gabriel Unified School District students are Asian, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Gabriel Unified School District?
San Gabriel Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Gabriel Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,518 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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