San Martin’s public schools outscore 62% of California districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving San Martin, 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 96% 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.
San Martin’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 269 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of San Martin’s, its schools beat 37%, lower than their 62% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Morgan Hill Unified spends $17,801 per student and Gilroy Unified $17,442, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 San Martin’s grade
B: better than 62% of California school districts, #341 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 San Martin, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in San Martin
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Grades K–8 · 643 students · 19:1 students per teacher
1st grade in San Martin
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Grades K–8 · 643 students · 19:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in San Martin
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Grades K–8 · 643 students · 19:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in San Martin
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Grades K–8 · 643 students · 19:1 students per teacher
4th grade in San Martin
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Grades K–8 · 643 students · 19:1 students per teacher
5th grade in San Martin
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Grades K–8 · 643 students · 19:1 students per teacher
6th grade in San Martin
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Grades K–8 · 643 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in San Martin
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Grades K–8 · 643 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in San Martin
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
Grades K–8 · 643 students · 19:1 students per teacher
San Martin runs its own schools through grade 12 (Morgan Hill Unified School District). From grade K, students attend the Gilroy Unified School District, shared with Gilroy. Its high school is in Gilroy. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve San Martin
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
San Martin vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share San Martin’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| San Martin | B | Morgan Hill Unified K–12 · Gilroy Unified K–12 |
| Morgan Hill | B+ | Morgan Hill Unified |
Every school in San Martin
6 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).
Questions about San Martin’s schools
Are San Martin’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools San Martin children attend outscore 62% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #341 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 37%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is San Martin in?
Two districts: Morgan Hill Unified School District runs grades K–12, and Gilroy Unified School District runs grades K–12, shared with Gilroy.
Where do San Martin kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Christopher High, Gilroy High, Ann Sobrato High, Live Oak High and Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy.
What is San Martin’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Gilroy Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does San Martin spend per student?
$17,801 in Morgan Hill Unified School District and $17,442 in Gilroy Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What San Martin families are saying about school.
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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.