For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,423 students in Golden Plains Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Golden Plains Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
1,423 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Golden Plains Unified School District, which is ranked #1116 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1124 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,395 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
98%
56%
# Black Students
11 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
13 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
131
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,953 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,665 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,953
$19,806
Spending / Student
$19,665
$18,241
Best Golden Plains Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tranquillity High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6052 Juanche St.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-7205
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-7205
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Helm Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13883 S. Lassen Ave.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Cantua Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29288 W. Clarkson
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
San Joaquin Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8535 S. Ninth
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
Grades: K-8
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Tranquillity Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6116 S. Daniels
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rio Del Rey High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
13883 Lassen Ave.
Helm, CA 93627
(559) 866-5683
Helm, CA 93627
(559) 866-5683
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Golden Plains Unified School District?
Golden Plains Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,423 students.
What is the rank of Golden Plains Unified School District?
Golden Plains Unified School District is ranked #1116 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Plains Unified School District?
98% of Golden Plains Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Golden Plains Unified School District?
Golden Plains Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Golden Plains Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,665 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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