Golden Valley Middle

Summary:

Golden Valley Middle is a public middle school located in San Bernardino, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 754 students. The school is part of the San Bernardino City Unified school district, which is ranked 1221 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Golden Valley Middle faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 19.0% in 2018-2019 to 41.1% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST, is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.52% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 33.42% for the district and 47.04% for the state. However, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Homeless students, suggests that with the right strategies and resources, the school can improve its overall academic outcomes.

When comparing Golden Valley Middle to other nearby schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District, some interesting patterns emerge. Richardson PREP High Middle and Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy significantly outperform Golden Valley Middle and the district as a whole in academic achievement, with over 70% of their students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, schools like Martin Luther King Junior Middle, Curtis Middle, and Shandin Hills Middle perform even worse than Golden Valley Middle. The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds at Golden Valley Middle and other nearby schools in the San Bernardino City Unified district likely contributes to the overall lower academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by these students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3800 Waterman Ave.
       San Bernardino, CA  92404-1739


(909) 881-8168

District: San Bernardino City Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1641st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,192 Help


Feeder schools for Golden Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Arrowhead Elementary
    Bradley Elementary
    Fairfax Elementary
    Marshall Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  754

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.4%
African American:
8.5%
White:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Golden Valley Middle ranks worse than 59.1% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked middle schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.4%), African American (8.5%), White (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Valley Middle is 20.2, which is the 4th best among 10 middle schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Valley Middle is $6,192. 8 middle schools in the San Bernardino City Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Valley Middle 1641st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Golden Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Bernardino City Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Bernardino City Unified 1221st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Golden Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.05 1108th 1769 37.4%
2005 30.65 1213th 1777 31.7%
2006 23.52 1406th 1804 22.1%
2007 17.67 1708th 1999 14.6%
2008 17.98 1734th 2005 13.5%
2009 17.87 1780th 2063 13.7%
2010 21.10 1815th 2179 16.7%
2011 13.58 2025th 2236 9.4%
2012 13.12 2058th 2259 8.9%
2013 18.54 2040th 2379 14.2%
2015 25.67 1800th 2477 27.3%
2016 33.24 1540th 2497 38.3%
2017 22.87 1940th 2508 22.6%
2018 23.29 1878th 2480 24.3%
2019 27.93 1872nd 2715 31.0%
2022 29.98 1774th 2740 35.3%
2023 29.64 1832nd 2802 34.6%
2024 34.60 1641st 2777 40.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.82 605th 665 9.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.56 719th 1364 47.3%
2019 40.77 663rd 1442 54.0%
2022 51.38 439th 1540 71.5%
2023 55.27 351st 1529 77.0%
2024 54.73 353rd 1477 76.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.33 876th 1538 43.0%
2024 34.01 962nd 1550 37.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.13 1558th 2230 30.1%
2019 36.59 1436th 2369 39.4%
2022 40.38 1321st 2458 46.3%
2023 39.89 1339th 2549 47.5%
2024 44.55 1215th 2575 52.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.82 167th 336 50.3%
2023 57.24 105th 321 67.3%
2024 71.23 59th 394 85.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.19 1699th 2262 24.9%
2019 25.34 1779th 2380 25.3%
2022 30.45 1652nd 2509 34.2%
2023 30.19 1645th 2547 35.4%
2024 35.96 1473rd 2546 42.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.24 718th 1369 47.6%
2019 43.61 678th 1491 54.5%
2022 32.67 965th 1531 37.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.96 153rd 191 19.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.35 1811th 2273 20.3%
2019 28.98 1640th 2407 31.9%
2022 29.78 1661st 2527 34.3%
2023 28.89 1707th 2558 33.3%
2024 32.61 1577th 2547 38.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.72 266th 600 55.7%
2019 33.50 413th 643 35.8%
2022 63.09 185th 637 71.0%
2023 36.45 377th 614 38.6%
2024 46.25 304th 626 51.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.33 1407th 2072 32.1%
2019 39.69 1267th 2213 42.7%
2022 38.84 1330th 2359 43.6%
2023 40.22 1270th 2391 46.9%
2024 49.00 1012th 2383 57.5%
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Rank History for White students at Golden Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.04 1428th 1496 4.5%
2019 17.99 1339th 1602 16.4%
2022 37.33 969th 1555 37.7%
2023 48.25 775th 1552 50.1%
2024 15.73 1322nd 1535 13.9%
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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.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Golden Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 479 104 31 365 25 n/a n/a 0 1004
1989 485 110 20 394 18 n/a n/a 0 1027
1990 502 115 13 388 17 n/a n/a 0 1035
1991 512 109 18 429 17 n/a n/a 0 1085
1992 504 117 23 458 11 n/a n/a 0 1113
1993 479 111 34 534 16 n/a n/a 0 1174
1994 476 118 42 539 14 n/a n/a 0 1189
1995 421 147 51 561 21 n/a n/a 0 1201
1996 421 147 51 561 21 n/a n/a 0 1201
1997 424 151 34 589 18 n/a n/a 0 1216
1998 405 153 26 570 22 n/a n/a 0 1176
1999 408 170 21 621 23 n/a n/a 0 1243
2000 349 177 14 637 14 n/a n/a 0 1191
2001 307 208 15 638 14 n/a n/a 0 1182
2002 330 263 28 755 21 n/a n/a 1 1398
2003 330 263 28 755 21 n/a n/a 1 1398
2004 298 263 20 803 20 n/a n/a 2 1406
2005 247 198 17 879 22 n/a n/a 9 1372
2006 251 202 31 880 25 n/a n/a 10 1399
2007 217 206 34 797 15 n/a n/a 12 1281
2008 213 208 16 849 9 n/a n/a 0 1295
2009 171 188 12 811 9 6 9 0 1206
2010 148 192 15 792 7 5 12 0 1171
2011 102 200 9 726 4 4 12 0 1057
2012 95 182 12 725 6 3 30 0 1053
2013 80 138 11 704 8 8 23 0 972
2014 64 127 11 620 5 2 7 0 836
2015 70 97 4 584 4 4 30 0 793
2016 63 93 7 605 2 4 36 0 810
2017 43 107 7 639 4 4 39 0 843
2018 40 116 10 667 8 4 30 0 875
2019 55 108 8 695 7 3 18 0 894
2020 48 82 10 692 8 3 26 0 869
2021 39 78 9 650 3 3 18 0 800
2022 32 62 6 623 2 4 22 0 751
2023 40 64 7 621 1 5 16 0 754

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 Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1004 42.8 23.4 n/a
1989 1027 41.6 24.6 n/a
1990 1035 42.9 24.1 n/a
1991 1085 43.0 25.2 n/a
1992 1113 43.7 25.4 38.5
1993 1174 48.0 24.5 39.8
1994 1189 47.8 24.9 49.5
1995 1201 49.0 24.5 60.8
1996 1201 49.0 24.5 60.8
1997 1216 52.0 23.4 64.1
1998 1176 53.0 22.2 68.9
1999 1243 53.0 23.5 65.6
2000 1191 53.0 22.5 70.1
2001 1182 52.0 22.7 69
2002 1398 54.6 25.6 73.9
2003 1398 54.6 25.6 73.9
2004 1406 61.8 22.8 77.9
2005 1372 62.0 22.1 81.4
2006 1399 57.5 24.3 78.5
2007 1281 33.6 38.1 78.4
2008 1295 52.4 24.7 80
2009 1206 49.0 22.3 80.8
2010 1171 52.0 22.5 84.7
2011 1057 n/a n/a 88.6
2012 1053 44.0 23.9 n/a
2013 972 36.8 26.3 94.9
2014 836 36.0 23.2 94.7
2015 793 37.0 21.4 90.5
2016 810 36.0 22.5 92.6
2017 843 38.8 21.7 89.6
2018 875 40.8 21.4 91.7
2019 894 41.0 21.8 92.7
2020 869 n/a n/a 93.7
2021 800 40.2 19.8 94
2022 751 38.5 19.4 84.6
2023 754 37.1 20.2 92.2

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 Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1004 42.8 23.4 n/a
1989 1027 41.6 24.6 n/a
1990 1035 42.9 24.1 n/a
1991 1085 43.0 25.2 n/a
1992 1113 43.7 25.4 38.5
1993 1174 48.0 24.5 39.8
1994 1189 47.8 24.9 49.5
1995 1201 49.0 24.5 60.8
1996 1201 49.0 24.5 60.8
1997 1216 52.0 23.4 64.1
1998 1176 53.0 22.2 68.9
1999 1243 53.0 23.5 65.6
2000 1191 53.0 22.5 70.1
2001 1182 52.0 22.7 69
2002 1398 54.6 25.6 73.9
2003 1398 54.6 25.6 73.9
2004 1406 61.8 22.8 77.9
2005 1372 62.0 22.1 81.4
2006 1399 57.5 24.3 78.5
2007 1281 33.6 38.1 78.4
2008 1295 52.4 24.7 80
2009 1206 49.0 22.3 80.8
2010 1171 52.0 22.5 84.7
2011 1057 n/a n/a 88.6
2012 1053 44.0 23.9 n/a
2013 972 36.8 26.3 94.9
2014 836 36.0 23.2 94.7
2015 793 37.0 21.4 90.5
2016 810 36.0 22.5 92.6
2017 843 38.8 21.7 89.6
2018 875 40.8 21.4 91.7
2019 894 41.0 21.8 92.7
2020 869 n/a n/a 93.7
2021 800 40.2 19.8 94
2022 751 38.5 19.4 84.6
2023 754 37.1 20.2 92.2

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Golden Valley Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,192

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Valley Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1872nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1832nd of 2802 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Valley Middle)28.428.6
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Bernardino City Unified)40.134.6
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Golden Valley Middle)13.426.8
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Bernardino City Unified)28.222.3
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Valley Middle)38.929.3
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Bernardino City Unified)42.734.6
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Golden Valley Middle)17.116.8
 0.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Bernardino City Unified)25.319.7
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Valley Middle)3837.3
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Bernardino City Unified)39.534.7
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Golden Valley Middle)18.810.2
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Bernardino City Unified)25.716.6
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Golden Valley Middle)23.925.3
 1.5%
   8th Grade Science (San Bernardino City Unified)21.719
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students894754
 15.7%
African American10864
 40.7%
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic695621
 10.6%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White5540
 27.3%
Two or More Races1816
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.7%92.2%
 0.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 754 students attended Golden Valley Middle.

Students at Golden Valley Middle are 82% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races.

Golden Valley Middle ranks 1641st of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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