Photo: Fruitianslip · CC BY-SA 4.0Gustine’s public schools score below 61% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 13% of Gustine’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gustine, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gustine’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 370 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gustine’s, its schools beat 44%, higher than their 39% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Gustine’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,506 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Gustine Middle, then Gustine High. Enrollment is down 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Our Lady of Miracles (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Gustine’s grade
C+: better than 39% of California school districts, #634 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gustine, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Gustine
Gustine Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 23:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Gustine
Gustine Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 23:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Gustine
Gustine Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 23:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Gustine
Gustine Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 23:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Gustine
Gustine Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 23:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Gustine
Gustine Elementary
Grades K–5 · 483 students · 23:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Gustine
Gustine Middle
Grades 6–8 · 370 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Gustine
Gustine Middle
Grades 6–8 · 370 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Gustine
Gustine Middle
Grades 6–8 · 370 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Gustine
Gustine High
Grades 9–12 · 531 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Gustine
Gustine High
Grades 9–12 · 531 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Gustine
Gustine High
Grades 9–12 · 531 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Gustine
Gustine High
Grades 9–12 · 531 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Gustine’s public schools are run by Gustine Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Gustine vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Gustine’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Gustine | C+ | Gustine Unified |
Every school in Gustine
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Pioneer High (Continuation) and Pioneer Headstart).
Questions about Gustine’s schools
Are Gustine’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Gustine children attend score below 61% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #634 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Gustine in?
Gustine Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,627 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Gustine kids go to high school?
Gustine High, with 531 students.
What is Gustine’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Gustine Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Gustine spend per student?
$19,506 in Gustine Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Gustine?
Yes: Our Lady of Miracles (Catholic, grades PK–8, 152 students).
Parents talk
What Gustine families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Gustine → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.