Top Rankings
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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,566 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.
Public Schools 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,420 Schools
# Students
2,566 Students
5,426,730 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
268,029 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Golden Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #386 of all 1,940 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
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
27 Students
26,150 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
151 Students
675,270 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,271 Students
2,966,921 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
55%
# Black Students
36 Students
260,336 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,017 Students
1,156,110 Students
% White Students
40%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,387 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
308,843 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
259
453,951
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
377,823
# Students in 2nd Grade:
181
380,614
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
390,090
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
394,309
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
399,366
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
408,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
185
410,649
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
406,167
# Students in 9th Grade:
219
448,637
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
449,333
# Students in 11th Grade:
188
452,565
# Students in 12th Grade:
175
454,248
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,447. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,680 is higher than the state median of $19,752. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,977
$21,447
Spending / Student
$21,680
$19,752
Best Golden Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
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
| 407 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
| 619 students
Rank: #33.
Ranchos Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12455 Rd. 35 1/2
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3550
Grades: 7-8
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Centennial Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 1-12
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Independence Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 43 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
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12220 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 672 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
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Grades: 7-12
| 2 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
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,566 students.
What is the rank of Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District is ranked #386 out of 1,940 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, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $21,680 is higher than the state median of $19,752. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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