Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) vs South Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 308 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)
Gilroy · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
587 students
South Valley Middle
Gilroy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) Gilroy, California | South Valley Middle Gilroy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #819 of 5,693 | #727 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11375 of 50,301 | #11952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 587 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 30% |
| city | Gilroy | Gilroy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 29.9).
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) does better on math proficiency (69% vs 30%).
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 38%).
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 55.6%).
- •South Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 28.0).
- •South Valley Middle is the larger school with 784 students compared with 587.
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) is a charter school while South Valley Middle is a public 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 Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) better than South Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) ranks higher (69.9 vs 29.9 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 Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) and South Valley Middle?
About 308 m in a straight line, between Gilroy and Gilroy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School): 587. South Valley Middle: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) and South Valley Middle rank in California?
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) is 819th of 5,693 and South Valley Middle is 727th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).