Brownell Middle vs Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 841 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownell Middle
Gilroy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)
Gilroy · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
587 students
| Measure | Brownell Middle Gilroy, California | Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #466 of 1,334 | #819 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8350 of 15,369 | #11375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 672 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 28.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 69% |
| city | Gilroy | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 46.7).
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) does better on math proficiency (69% vs 45%).
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 52%).
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 56.3%).
- •Brownell Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 28.0).
- •Brownell Middle is the larger school with 672 students compared with 587.
- •Brownell Middle is a public school while Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brownell Middle better than Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)?
On the Success Index (US), Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) ranks higher (69.9 vs 46.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brownell Middle and Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Gilroy and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownell Middle: 672. Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School): 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownell Middle and Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) rank in California?
Brownell Middle is 466th of 1,334 and Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) is 819th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).