Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts's student population of 616 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1699 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts's ranking?
Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts is ranked #1699 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts often compared to?
Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Rolling Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts?
616 students attend Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts?
Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts offer ?
Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts part of?
Golden Hill School For Creative & Performing Arts is part of Fullerton Elementary School District.
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