Serving 278 students in grades 4-8, Gold Trail ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gold Trail's student population of 278 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gold Trail ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Trail is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3214 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
79%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Trail's ranking?
Gold Trail is ranked #3214 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gold Trail?
278 students attend Gold Trail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gold Trail students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Trail?
Gold Trail has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gold Trail offer ?
Gold Trail offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Gold Trail part of?
Gold Trail is part of Gold Trail Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 8/18/2015
Hi I LOVE this school and I love the way they run the place and how nice all the teachers and staff are and how they are the first school to have a T.E.A.T.H program and that program shows how bullying is not the right answer and that there is another way and they don't just come in once a year they come once a week for the who school year abd they talk for an hour in each class and they do acts in the classrom so that you can see how bulling can affect someone and the school has us do team work projects and they really nail bullying down I perfer this school over the last shool i went to and i can't what to back this year! :)
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