- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilroy, CA
South Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061518001918
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Valley Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Gilroy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Valley Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Gilroy, CA.
School address
District: Gilroy Unified · California
NCES ID 061518001918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South Valley Middle held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 061518001918 · Gilroy, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
784 enr · 23.1:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Christopher High (1,630 students)
South Valley Middle held near 749 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Valley 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
- This school
South Valley Middle
784 students
- Solorsano Midd
Solorsano Middle
749 students
- Luigi Aprea El
Luigi Aprea Elementary
722 students
What this shows South Valley Middle reports 784 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Valley Middle compares
South Valley 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 784 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
784
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.9%
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 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 5.5%
White 5.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, South Valley Middle is less 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 South Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilroy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Las Animas Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solorsano Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luigi Aprea Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Valley 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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~784 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Valley Middle
How many students attend South Valley Middle?
South Valley Middle has 784 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilroy, CA. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley Middle is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Valley Middle?
48.4% of students at South Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Valley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in Gilroy, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Valley Middle?
South Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 South Valley Middle rank among middle schools in Gilroy?
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Middle ranks #2 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 South Valley 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.