South Valley Middle
Gilroy, CA · Gilroy Unified · Grades 6-8
870th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
South Valley Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Valley Middle 870th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
South Valley Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 750 students tested
South Valley Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 749 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.8% | 82.1% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| White | 8.9% | 6.7% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 4.8% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near South Valley Middle
Typical home value $1.07M in zip 95020 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Valley Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Brownell MiddleGilroy Unified · 0.7 mi away650th of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 6Solorsano MiddleGilroy Unified · 1.8 mi away616th of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 34% - 6Lewis H. Britton MiddleMorgan Hill Unified · 9.4 mi away604th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 33% - 1Lakeview MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 11 mi away1,279th of 1,294
ELA 14% · Math 6% - 1E. A. Hall MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 12.2 mi away1,290th of 1,294
ELA 9% · Math 3% - 1Pajaro MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 12.8 mi away1,253rd of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 6% - 1Cesar E. Chavez MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 12.9 mi away1,270th of 1,294
ELA 15% · Math 8% - 1Rolling Hills MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 13.6 mi away1,250th of 1,294
ELA 19% · Math 8%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Valley Middle in?
South Valley Middle is part of the Gilroy Unified district in Gilroy, California.
Is South Valley Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Valley Middle 870th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Valley Middle?
Hispanic 82%, White 7%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 5% (749 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Valley Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95020 is $1.07M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.