Serving 686 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Golden Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Hills Elementary School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Golden Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Hills Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2482 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Golden Hills Elementary School is ranked #2482 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Golden Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Golden Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tompkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Hills Elementary School?
686 students attend Golden Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Golden Hills Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Hills Elementary School?
Golden Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden Hills Elementary School offer ?
Golden Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Golden Hills Elementary School part of?
Golden Hills Elementary School is part of Tehachapi Unified School District.
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