Golden Hills Elementary School serves 251 students in grades 4-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Hills Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
251 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden Hills Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
4%
n/a

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
29%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
53%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Hills Elementary School?
251 students attend Golden Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Golden Hills Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Hills Elementary School?
Golden Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Golden Hills Elementary School offer ?
Golden Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Golden Hills Elementary School part of?
Golden Hills Elementary School is part of Palermo Union Elementary School District.
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