Golden Valley Unified School District
- 37479 AVE 12
- MADERA, CA 93638
- (559) 645-7500
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 91.9% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,768 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.8 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,941 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 109 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 80.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 11.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2009 | 91.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 84.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 14.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 24.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2008 | 37.0% | 66.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 4.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 7.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 11.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 14.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 8.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 3.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 33.0% | 71.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 8.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 3.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 27.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 14.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 4.0% | 7.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 38.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 15.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 14.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 27.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 33.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,941 | 17.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 131 |
| 1st Grade Students | 106 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 141 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 144 |
| 4th Grade Students | 135 |
| 5th Grade Students | 143 |
| 6th Grade Students | 161 |
| 7th Grade Students | 147 |
| 8th Grade Students | 182 |
| 9th Grade Students | 173 |
| 10th Grade Students | 145 |
| 11th Grade Students | 162 |
| 12th Grade Students | 162 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 50 |
| Hispanic | 573 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 27 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,010 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,005 |
| Female | 930 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 109 | 17.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 58 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 43 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 2 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 10 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 2 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 74 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 8 |
| School Administrators | 6 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| Student Support Services | 5 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 40 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $31,611,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $6,483,000 | 20.5% |
| Property Tax | $3,617,000 | 11.4% |
| Other School Systems | $553,000 | 1.7% |
| School Lunch | $353,000 | 1.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,414,000 | 4.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $546,000 | 1.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $24,375,000 | 77.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $9,244,000 | 29.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $166,000 | 0.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $9,000 | 0.03% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $143,000 | 0.5% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $38,000 | 0.1% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $11,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch Programs | $79,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $11,713,000 | 37.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $661,000 | 2.1% |
| Other Programs | $1,836,000 | 5.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $475,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $753,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $122,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $131,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $27,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $5,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $11,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $244,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Other | $208,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $17,826,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $9,925,000 | 55.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,304,000 | 41.0% |
| Student Support | $643,000 | 2.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $510,000 | 1.6% |
| General Administration Support | $445,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $1,504,000 | 4.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,795,000 | 5.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $947,000 | 3.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,460,000 | 4.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $597,000 | 3.3% |
| Food Services | $597,000 | 1.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 91.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 137 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 15 | 2.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Golden Valley Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 8
- Students: 1,941
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 109
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| CENTENNIAL INDEPENDENT STUDY SCHOOL | ||||
12150 Rd 36
Madera, CA Public | 1-12 | 34 | 11.3 |  Review This School |
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| INDEPENDENCE CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12150 Rd 36
Madera, CA Public | 10-12 | 18 | 9.0 | Review This School |
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| LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
12220 Rd 36
Madera, CA Public | 9-12 | 564 | 20.1 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LINCOLN COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL | ||||
12150 Rd 36
Madera, CA Public | 7-12 | 9 | 9.0 | Review This School |
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| RANCHOS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
12455 Rd 35 1/2
Madera, CA Public | 7-8 | 319 | 24.5 | Review This School |
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| SIERRA VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
16436 Paula Rd
Madera, CA Public | KG-6 | 349 | 21.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| VALLEY TEEN RANCH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL | ||||
10535 Rd 35
Madera, CA Public | 7-12 | 32 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
36477 Ruth Ave
Madera, CA Public | KG-6 | 610 | 21.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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