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12400 Banyan Street, Etiwanda, CA 91739-9402
Summary
John L. Golden Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
78.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 78.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 278/4,657 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 283/4,657 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 916 |
| Low-Income Students | 170 (18.6%) |
| English Learners | 123 (13.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.2 points from last year and fell 4.2 points over the full period. Math fell 2.0 points from last year and fell 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math -1.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 72.7% to 84.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
30.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 55% to 87%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 75.3% to 83.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
48.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 76.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 John L. Golden Elementary compare within the district?
John L. Golden Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in Etiwanda Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John L. Golden Elementary rank in California?
John L. Golden Elementary ranks No. 278 of 4,657 in reading and No. 283 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John L. Golden Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 13 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.1% meet the reading standard and 70.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John L. Golden Elementary compare with other schools in Etiwanda?
John L. Golden Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–5 schools in Etiwanda with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EtiwandaHow does John L. Golden Elementary compare with other schools in San Bernardino County?
John L. Golden Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 112 K–5 schools in San Bernardino County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Bernardino CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John L. Golden ElementaryThis school | 78.6% | 79.0% |
| Etiwanda Colony Elementary | 64.6% | 71.2% |
| Grapeland Elementary | 71.2% | 75.2% |
