- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilroy, CA
Solorsano Middle
Federal NCES profile for Solorsano Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061518011203
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solorsano Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Solorsano Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solorsano Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518011203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Solorsano Middle held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 061518011203 · Gilroy, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 21.4:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Christopher High (1,630 students)
Solorsano Middle held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Solorsano Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christopher Hi
Christopher High
1,630 students
- Gilroy High
Gilroy High
1,618 students
- Las Animas Ele
Las Animas Elementary
800 students
- South Valley M
South Valley Middle
784 students
- This school
Solorsano Middle
749 students
- Luigi Aprea El
Luigi Aprea Elementary
722 students
What this shows Solorsano Middle reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solorsano Middle compares
Solorsano Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 13.0%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Solorsano Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilroy Unified reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solorsano Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilroy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luigi Aprea Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solorsano Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Gilroy
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~749 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Solorsano Middle
How many students attend Solorsano Middle?
Solorsano Middle has 749 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilroy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solorsano Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Solorsano Middle is 21.4:1, which is 0% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Solorsano Middle?
45.5% of students at Solorsano Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solorsano Middle?
The largest demographic group at Solorsano Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solorsano Middle?
Solorsano Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Solorsano Middle rank among middle schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, Solorsano Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Gilroy, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gilroy on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilroy Unified?
Besides Solorsano Middle, Gilroy Unified also operates Christopher High (1,630 students), Gilroy High (1,618 students), and Las Animas Elementary (800 students). See the Gilroy Unified district page for the complete list.