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Golden Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,774 students in Golden Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Golden Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
2,774 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Golden Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #384 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#384 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
30 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
172 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,374 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
56%
# Black Students
54 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,071 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
39%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
315
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
185
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,004 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,054 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,004
$19,942
Spending / Student
$20,054
$18,366
Best Golden Valley Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
760 Market Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3530
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3530
Grades: K-6
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36477 Ruth Ave.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3540
Grades: K-6
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Ranchos Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12455 Road 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Grades: 7-8
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Rank: #55.
Independence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #66.
Sierra View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16436 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3560
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12220 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Rank: #88.
Freedom Home
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16362 Paula Rd.
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3590
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
12150 Road 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
9300 Valley Children's Pl. Ste
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,774 students.
What is the rank of Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District is ranked #384 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley Unified School District?
50% of Golden Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Golden Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,054 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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