How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fowler Unified | Golden Valley Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fowler, California | Madera, California |
| Total Enrollment | 2,571 | 2,566 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fowler Unified | Golden Valley Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,562 | $13,158 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.8% | 8.4% |
| State Revenue | 59.6% | 49.2% |
| Local Revenue | 27.6% | 42.5% |
Fowler Unified
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Golden Valley Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fowler Unified | Golden Valley Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.9% | 32.9% |
| African American | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84.6% | 56.1% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.4% | 33.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fowler Unified | Golden Valley Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 506.5:1 | 619.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.7% | 18.9% |
School Types
Fowler Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Golden Valley Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.