Golden West Middle School
Tel:
(707) 437-8240
Golden West Middle School serves 869 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Golden West Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Golden West Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Golden West Middle School's student population of 869 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 869 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Golden West Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Golden West Middle School is 0.76, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3407 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 54% |
| Black | 12% | 5% |
| White | 38% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Travis Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Golden West 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 | 4 students
0.0 miles
2785 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265 0.0 7-12 4 - Fairfield Travis Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 87 students
0.0 miles
2775 Deronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265 0.0 9-12 87 - Fairfield Travis Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 3 students
0.0 miles
2751 De Ronde Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-8265 0.0 K-12 3 - Fairfield Center Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 519 students
0.3 miles
3101 Markeley Ln
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-4621 0.3 K-6 519 - Fairfield Vanden High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,744 student
0.5 miles
2951 Markeley Ln.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 437-7333 0.5 9-12 1,744
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