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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,774 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Golden Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #384 of all 1,930 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
30 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
172 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
6%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,374 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
56%
# Black Students
54 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,071 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
39%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
315
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
196
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
229
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
191
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
185
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,004 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,054 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,774 students.
What is the rank of Golden Valley Unified School District?
Golden Valley Unified School District is ranked #384 out of 1,930 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, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $20,054 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 2,774 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
