How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Golden Valley Unified | Madera Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madera, California | Madera, California |
| Total Enrollment | 2,566 | 20,151 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 28 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Golden Valley Unified | Madera Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,158 | $18,553 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.4% | 15.7% |
| State Revenue | 49.2% | 70.9% |
| Local Revenue | 42.5% | 13.4% |
Golden Valley Unified
Federal State Local
Madera Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Golden Valley Unified | Madera Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.9% | 4.0% |
| African American | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.1% | 91.3% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.4% | 81.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Golden Valley Unified | Madera Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 619.2:1 | 463.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.9% | 33.1% |
School Types
Golden Valley Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Madera 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.