Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gildo Rey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gildo Rey Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gildo Rey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gildo Rey Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1091 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
63%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
17%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gildo Rey Elementary School's ranking?
Gildo Rey Elementary School is ranked #1091 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Gildo Rey Elementary School often compared to?
Gildo Rey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Gildo Rey Elementary School?
412 students attend Gildo Rey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gildo Rey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gildo Rey Elementary School?
Gildo Rey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gildo Rey Elementary School offer ?
Gildo Rey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gildo Rey Elementary School part of?
Gildo Rey Elementary School is part of Auburn School District.
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