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3800 Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92404-1739
Summary
Golden Valley Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 31st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 33.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 23.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 33.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 894/1,204 (26th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 762/1,204 (37th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 742 |
| Low-Income Students | 705 (95.0%) |
| English Learners | 161 (21.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.4 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 4.9 points over the full period.
•Math +4.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 19.4% to 35.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 894 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
12.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 31.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Black or African American students have the strongest math results at about 25% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 24%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.6% to 58.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 762 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 22.7% of English-only students. The gap held steady as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Golden Valley Middle compare within the district?
Golden Valley Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 9 6–8 schools in San Bernardino City Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Golden Valley Middle rank in California?
Golden Valley Middle ranks No. 894 of 1,204 in reading and No. 762 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Golden Valley Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math among 9 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.9% meet the reading standard and 22.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Golden Valley Middle compare with other schools in San Bernardino?
Golden Valley Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in San Bernardino with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San BernardinoHow does Golden Valley Middle compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
Golden Valley Middle is No. 30 in reading and No. 24 in math proficiency among the 42 6–8 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley MiddleThis school | 23.8% | 33.9% |
| Arrowview Middle | 18.9% | 36.2% |
| Cesar E. Chavez Middle | 24.7% | 40.9% |
