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Golden Plains Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,351 students in Golden Plains Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Golden Plains Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
1,351 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Golden Plains Unified School District, which is ranked #1720 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1710 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
97%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,123 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,714 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,123
$20,100
Spending / Student
$20,714
$18,511
Best Golden Plains Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Del Rey High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13883 Lassen Ave.
Helm, CA 93627
(559) 866-5683
Helm, CA 93627
(559) 866-5683
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Helm Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13883 South Lassen Ave.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Cantua Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29288 West Clarkson
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8535 South Ninth
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #55.
Tranquillity High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6052 Juanche St.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-7205
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-7205
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Tranquillity Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6116 South Daniels
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Golden Plains Unified School District?
Golden Plains Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,351 students.
What is the rank of Golden Plains Unified School District?
Golden Plains Unified School District is ranked #1720 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Plains Unified School District?
97% of Golden Plains Unified School District students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Golden Plains Unified School District?
Golden Plains Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Golden Plains Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,714 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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