John L. Golden Elementary School
Tel:
(909) 463-9105
John L. Golden Elementary School serves 895 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
John L. Golden Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
John L. Golden Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
John L. Golden Elementary School's student population of 895 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 895 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
John L. Golden Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 John L. Golden Elementary School is 0.73, 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 | #412 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 34% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 26% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Etiwanda Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John L. Golden Elementary School is Rancho Cucamonga High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Day Creek Intermediate (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Caryn Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Cucamonga Caryn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 586 students
0.8 miles
6290 Sierra Crest View Loop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 941-9551 0.8 K-5 586 - Rancho Cucamonga Day Creek Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 1,310 student
0.8 miles
12345 Coyote Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3300 0.8 6-8 1,310 - Rancho Cucamonga Etiwanda Colony Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 627 students
1.1 miles
13144 Banyan St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3911 1.1 K-5 627 - Rancho Cucamonga Rancho Cucamonga High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,339 students
1.1 miles
11801 Lark Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 989-1600 1.1 9-12 3,339 - Rancho Cucamonga Windrows Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 591 students
1.1 miles
6855 Victoria Park Ln.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2641 1.1 K-5 591
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