Is Golden West Elementary a good school?

Golden West Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.9% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Golden West Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 552 students attended Golden West Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Golden West Elementary?

Students at Golden West Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 17% White, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Golden West Elementary attend?

Students who attend Golden West Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Manteca High

Golden West Elementary

Summary:

Golden West Elementary is a public K-8 school in Manteca, California, serving 538 students as part of the Manteca Unified School District. While the school has seen a positive trend in decreasing its student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges that set it apart from nearby elementary schools.

One key concern is Golden West Elementary's significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 34.2%, which is much higher than the surrounding schools like Stella Brockman (28.8%), George McParland (27.0%), and Joshua Cowell (30.4%). Additionally, the school consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 17.78% to 35.09% in English Language Arts and 4.84% to 18.31% in Math, compared to the district's and state's higher averages.

Another factor that sets Golden West Elementary apart is its high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.36% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school may need to provide additional support and resources to help students overcome socioeconomic barriers to learning. Despite these challenges, the school's proximity to several other elementary schools within the Manteca Unified School District presents an opportunity for collaboration and the sharing of best practices to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-8

1031 North Main St.
Manteca, CA 95336-3207

(209) 858-7300

District: Manteca Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5050^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,010

Students who attend Golden West Elementary usually attend:

High:

Manteca High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.2%

White:

17.2%

Asian:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Golden West Elementary ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 13^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Manteca Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.71. (See more...)

Compare Details Golden West Elementary ranks worse than 89.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.93. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.2%), White (17.2%), Asian (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden West Elementary is 21.7, which is the 2^nd best among 20 elementary schools in the Manteca Unified School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden West Elementary is $6,010, which is the 3^rd highest among 20 elementary schools in the Manteca Unified School District.

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Golden West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden West Elementary 5050^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Golden West Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Golden West Elementary 2475^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Golden West Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Manteca Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Manteca Unified 1142^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Golden West Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	55.18	1916^th	4809	60.2%
2005	37.10	2884^th	4822	40.2%
2006	45.89	2382^nd	4818	50.6%
2007	41.94	2786^th	5113	45.5%
2008	48.04	2490^th	5113	51.3%
2009	54.92	2193^rd	5193	57.8%
2010	47.44	2726^th	5314	48.7%
2011	33.66	3703^rd	5377	31.1%
2012	30.23	3936^th	5390	27.0%
2013	27.57	4239^th	5530	23.3%
2015	18.60	4774^th	5611	14.9%
2016	21.17	4508^th	5614	19.7%
2017	17.25	4929^th	5692	13.4%
2018	24.73	4259^th	5662	24.8%
2019	27.89	4113^th	5789	29.0%
2022	21.31	4711^th	5883	19.9%
2023	15.08	5316^th	5874	9.5%
2024	17.71	5050^th	5862	13.9%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.41	1792^nd	3246	44.8%
2019	39.51	1812^th	3275	44.7%
2022	33.57	2314^th	3311	30.1%
2023	28.26	2652^nd	3250	18.4%
2024	38.38	1927^th	3160	39.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.61	2609^th	2634	0.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.90	3562^nd	5084	29.9%
2019	32.27	3700^th	5173	28.5%
2022	19.17	4706^th	5264	10.6%
2023	20.20	4694^th	5374	12.7%
2024	24.77	4394^th	5511	20.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.81	4024^th	5413	25.7%
2019	33.65	3526^th	5492	35.8%
2022	21.78	4534^th	5635	19.5%
2023	16.29	5029^th	5617	10.5%
2024	20.45	4662^nd	5605	16.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.53	970^th	2128	54.4%
2019	18.95	2405^th	2585	7.0%
2022	46.72	890^th	2227	60.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.02	4108^th	5431	24.4%
2019	24.75	4213^th	5510	23.5%
2022	21.58	4555^th	5663	19.6%
2023	15.58	5117^th	5650	9.4%
2024	16.89	4989^th	5636	11.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.46	3867^th	4830	19.9%
2019	30.50	3661^st	4963	26.2%
2022	22.35	4325^th	5084	14.9%
2023	15.11	4790^th	5098	6.0%
2024	24.79	4122^nd	5102	19.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	23.65	2244^th	2737	18.0%
2019	31.95	2096^th	2834	26.0%
2022	9.50	2539^th	2726	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	46.30	859^th	1769	51.4%
2005	47.23	850^th	1777	52.2%
2006	52.77	762^nd	1804	57.8%
2007	43.89	1038^th	1999	48.1%
2008	46.25	1008^th	2005	49.7%
2009	31.51	1431^st	2063	30.6%
2010	30.74	1547^th	2179	29.0%
2011	37.25	1438^th	2236	35.7%
2012	24.01	1811^th	2259	19.8%
2013	23.82	1908^th	2379	19.8%
2015	18.94	2051^st	2477	17.2%
2016	20.92	1990^th	2497	20.3%
2017	16.49	2164^th	2508	13.7%
2018	23.09	1882^nd	2480	24.1%
2019	29.19	1819^th	2715	33.0%
2022	26.36	1930^th	2740	29.6%
2023	20.20	2261^st	2802	19.3%
2024	14.93	2475^th	2777	10.9%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.67	758^th	1364	44.4%
2019	37.24	782^nd	1442	45.8%
2022	39.26	793^rd	1540	48.5%
2023	32.59	1094^th	1529	28.4%
2024	36.49	873^rd	1477	40.9%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.79	1281^st	1538	16.7%
2024	26.48	1219^th	1550	21.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.58	1473^rd	2230	33.9%
2019	37.13	1417^th	2369	40.2%
2022	27.00	1813^th	2458	26.2%
2023	28.41	1829^th	2549	28.2%
2024	17.36	2278^th	2575	11.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	16.84	1947^th	2262	13.9%
2019	31.49	1577^th	2380	33.7%
2022	31.50	1615^th	2509	35.6%
2023	18.48	2153^rd	2547	15.5%
2024	16.06	2255^th	2546	11.4%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.87	1225^th	1369	10.5%
2022	42.86	689^th	1531	55.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.18	1466^th	2273	35.5%
2019	24.75	1813^th	2407	24.7%
2022	22.54	1957^th	2527	22.6%
2023	22.65	1969^th	2558	23.0%
2024	15.50	2265^th	2547	11.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	24.62	1634^th	2072	21.1%
2019	31.41	1492^nd	2213	32.6%
2022	27.17	1736^th	2359	26.4%
2023	18.39	2083^rd	2391	12.9%
2024	22.14	1934^th	2383	18.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Golden West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	25.77	1204^th	1602	24.8%
2022	18.33	1306^th	1555	16.0%
2023	14.66	1345^th	1552	13.3%
2024	3.93	1513^th	1535	1.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Golden West Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	689	3	18	168	1	n/a	n/a	0	879
1989	713	5	18	140	0	n/a	n/a	0	876
1990	739	10	27	165	3	n/a	n/a	0	944
1991	617	15	31	183	3	n/a	n/a	0	849
1992	601	13	46	165	2	n/a	n/a	0	827
1993	589	17	30	145	4	n/a	n/a	0	785
1994	576	15	32	180	12	n/a	n/a	0	815
1995	561	17	27	185	22	n/a	n/a	0	812
1996	561	17	27	185	22	n/a	n/a	0	812
1997	550	18	32	204	13	n/a	n/a	0	817
1998	508	23	41	206	25	n/a	n/a	0	803
1999	461	31	25	213	23	n/a	n/a	0	753
2000	458	29	32	227	23	n/a	n/a	0	769
2001	456	31	29	249	18	n/a	n/a	0	783
2002	376	30	28	343	19	n/a	n/a	0	796
2003	376	30	28	343	19	n/a	n/a	0	796
2004	365	31	30	356	22	n/a	n/a	0	804
2005	341	32	35	396	15	n/a	n/a	0	819
2006	295	34	29	403	15	n/a	n/a	0	776
2007	265	40	32	398	11	n/a	n/a	1	747
2008	238	29	34	433	6	n/a	n/a	0	740
2009	198	36	30	415	6	3	3	0	691
2010	185	35	27	469	5	0	5	0	726
2011	164	35	25	394	8	0	9	0	635
2012	155	33	24	378	6	1	14	0	611
2013	145	21	24	390	1	0	12	0	593
2014	157	17	23	441	2	1	17	0	658
2015	139	16	17	458	1	1	16	0	648
2016	139	10	15	419	0	2	14	0	599
2017	113	15	17	396	1	0	21	0	563
2018	100	14	18	360	0	1	17	0	510
2019	119	10	21	361	1	0	19	0	531
2020	101	9	22	389	1	0	14	0	536
2021	245	40	152	753	5	9	45	0	1249
2022	161	42	114	596	3	12	41	0	969
2023	98	11	32	377	2	1	17	0	538
2024	95	11	40	382	3	4	17	0	552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Golden West Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	879	32.0	27.4	n/a
1989	876	32.0	27.3	n/a
1990	944	32.0	29.5	n/a
1991	849	32.0	26.5	n/a
1992	827	32.5	25.4	21.6
1993	785	31.0	25.3	28.2
1994	815	31.0	26.3	41.8
1995	812	31.5	25.8	38.7
1996	812	31.5	25.8	38.7
1997	817	32.5	25.1	41.1
1998	803	33.5	24.0	40.2
1999	753	35.5	21.2	39.4
2000	769	36.0	21.4	41.5
2001	783	39.0	20.1	36
2002	796	40.0	19.9	47.6
2003	796	40.0	19.9	47.6
2004	804	39.5	20.4	48.6
2005	819	35.5	23.1	55.3
2006	776	36.5	21.3	52.8
2007	747	33.5	22.3	61.3
2008	740	39.5	18.7	62.3
2009	691	34.0	18.2	67.1
2010	726	29.5	24.6	71.8
2011	635	n/a	n/a	72.4
2012	611	24.1	25.3	n/a
2013	593	23.1	25.6	76.9
2014	658	22.6	29.0	77.7
2015	648	25.0	25.9	75
2016	599	23.0	26.0	72.5
2017	563	23.2	24.1	67
2018	510	21.7	23.4	74.1
2019	531	22.7	23.3	72.9
2020	536	n/a	n/a	73.7
2021	1249	46.3	26.9	66.2
2022	969	40.7	23.7	67.4
2023	538	25.5	21.0	66.4
2024	552	25.4	21.7	77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Golden West Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	879	32.0	27.4	n/a
1989	876	32.0	27.3	n/a
1990	944	32.0	29.5	n/a
1991	849	32.0	26.5	n/a
1992	827	32.5	25.4	21.6
1993	785	31.0	25.3	28.2
1994	815	31.0	26.3	41.8
1995	812	31.5	25.8	38.7
1996	812	31.5	25.8	38.7
1997	817	32.5	25.1	41.1
1998	803	33.5	24.0	40.2
1999	753	35.5	21.2	39.4
2000	769	36.0	21.4	41.5
2001	783	39.0	20.1	36
2002	796	40.0	19.9	47.6
2003	796	40.0	19.9	47.6
2004	804	39.5	20.4	48.6
2005	819	35.5	23.1	55.3
2006	776	36.5	21.3	52.8
2007	747	33.5	22.3	61.3
2008	740	39.5	18.7	62.3
2009	691	34.0	18.2	67.1
2010	726	29.5	24.6	71.8
2011	635	n/a	n/a	72.4
2012	611	24.1	25.3	n/a
2013	593	23.1	25.6	76.9
2014	658	22.6	29.0	77.7
2015	648	25.0	25.9	75
2016	599	23.0	26.0	72.5
2017	563	23.2	24.1	67
2018	510	21.7	23.4	74.1
2019	531	22.7	23.3	72.9
2020	536	n/a	n/a	73.7
2021	1249	46.3	26.9	66.2
2022	969	40.7	23.7	67.4
2023	538	25.5	21.0	66.4
2024	552	25.4	21.7	77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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