Summary:
Golden Valley Unified School District contains one middle school, Ranchos Middle, serving grades 7 and 8, which consistently performs above state averages.
As the sole middle school in the Golden Valley Unified district, Ranchos Middle stands out for its strong academic results, particularly in English Language Arts where over 64% of students are proficient, significantly higher than the state average. The school also maintains an excellent attendance record, with a chronic absenteeism rate nearly half the state average, contributing to a stable learning environment evidenced by its consistent 4-star rating over the last three years.
While the school excels in many areas, there is a noticeable performance gap between subjects; math proficiency, though above average, is over 20 points lower than English, and science scores are slightly below the state average. The school serves a student population where about 37% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and it achieves these outcomes with a student-teacher ratio of 23-to-1. Overall, Ranchos Middle provides a consistently high-quality education for the community's middle school students.
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