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Email BoardDr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard, PB17, Gilroy, CA 95020
Summary
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
92.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
85.5% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 92.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 85.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 24/1,596 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 10/1,596 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 304 |
| Low-Income Students | 128 (42.1%) |
| English Learners | 3 (1.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.5 points from last year and fell 6.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period.
•Math +2.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
92.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.6-point reading income gap is about the same as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 78% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
85.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.5-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy compare within the district?
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Gilroy Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy rank in California?
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy ranks No. 24 of 1,596 in reading and No. 10 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 85.4% meet the reading standard and 75.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy compare with other schools in Gilroy?
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Gilroy with 2026 results.
Explore schools in GilroyHow does Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 52 9–12 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College AcademyThis school | 85.5% | 92.1% |
| Christopher High | 29.4% | 56.2% |
| Gilroy High | 11.0% | 39.6% |
