Serving 742 students in grades 7-8, Golden West Middle School 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 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Golden West Middle School 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 Golden West Middle School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Golden West Middle School is ranked #3246 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Golden West Middle School often compared to?
Golden West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willis Jepson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden West Middle School?
742 students attend Golden West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Golden West Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden West Middle School?
Golden West Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden West Middle School offer ?
Golden West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Golden West Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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