Top Rankings
Golden Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,311 students in Golden Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Golden Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,311 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Golden Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #386 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#384 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
113 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,110 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
56%
# Black Students
29 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
969 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
241
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
164
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
166
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
163
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,409 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,409
$19,801
Spending / Student
$24,072
$18,236
Best Golden Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
760 Market Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3530
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3530
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36477 Ruth Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Grades: K-6
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Ranchos Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12455 Rd. 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Grades: 7-8
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 1-12
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Independence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16436 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12220 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
9300 Valley Children's Pl. Ste
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,311 students.
What is the rank of Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District is ranked #386 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley Unified School District?
48% of Golden Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Golden Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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