SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

N/A

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

N/A%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

34%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, South Valley Middle N/A compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

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Math Proficiency

N/A%
30%

ELA Proficiency

N/A%
43%

Science Proficiency

N/A%
25%

CA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
3%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
3%

CA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

15.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

10.25 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$116,113

CA Average: $108,618

Unemployment Rate

7.6%

CA Average: 6.5%

Median Home value

$877,755

CA Average: $772,924

Median Rent

$2,071 /mo

CA Average: $2,158

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

82.3%

CA Average: 84.1%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

22:1

CA Average: 19:1

Number of Teachers

36

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$116,097

Average for all teachers in Gilroy Unified

Student to Counselor Ratio

368:1

CA Average: 393:1

Number of Support Staff

3

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

81%

CA Average: 95%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

N/A%

CA Average: N/A%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

137

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

12

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

352

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

4

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$8744 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$6.55

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

6%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5%

Black

1%

Latino

84%

Multiracial

3%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

0%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

0%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Middle Schools Nearest to South Valley Middle

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  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
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