Golden West Elementary School serves 1,249 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (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 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden West Elementary School's student population of 1,249 students has grown by 121% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden West Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
20%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden West Elementary School?
1,249 students attend Golden West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Golden West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden West Elementary School?
Golden West Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Golden West Elementary School offer ?
Golden West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Golden West Elementary School part of?
Golden West Elementary School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
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