Golden West Middle School
Tel:
(707)437-8240
- Golden West Middle School serves 909 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Golden West Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Golden West Middle School's student population of 909 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 909 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Golden West Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Golden West Middle School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2629 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | 12% | 6% |
| White | 38% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Travis Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Golden West Middle School is Travis Community Day (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Travis Community Day (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Travis Independent Study (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairfield Travis Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 7 students
0.0 miles
2785 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707)437-8265 0.0 7-12 7 - Fairfield Travis Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 77 students
0.0 miles
2775 Deronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707)437-8265 0.0 9-12 77 - Fairfield Travis Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 5 students
0.0 miles
2751 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707)437-8265 0.0 K-12 5 - Fairfield Center Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 531 students
0.3 miles
3101 Markeley Ln
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707)437-4621 0.3 K-6 531 - Fairfield Vanden High School Grades: 9-12 | 1678 students
0.5 miles
2951 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707)437-7333 0.5 9-12 1678
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