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Golden Plains Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,387 students in Golden Plains Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Golden Plains Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,387 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Golden Plains Unified School District, which is ranked #1767 of all 1,925 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 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1768 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,346 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
56%
# Black Students
19 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
14 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
1%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
133
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,523 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,176 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,523
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,176
$18,396
Best Golden Plains Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Del Rey High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13883 Lassen Ave.
Helm, CA 93627
(559) 866-5683
Helm, CA 93627
(559) 866-5683
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Helm Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13883 South Lassen Ave.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Cantua Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29288 West Clarkson
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
Tranquillity High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6052 Juanche St.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-7205
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-7205
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8535 South Ninth
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
Grades: K-8
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Tranquillity Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6116 South Daniels
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Golden Plains Unified School District?
Golden Plains Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,387 students.
What is the rank of Golden Plains Unified School District?
Golden Plains Unified School District is ranked #1767 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Plains Unified School District?
97% of Golden Plains Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Golden Plains Unified School District?
Golden Plains Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Golden Plains Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,176 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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