Golden Plains Unified
Golden Plains Unified has 4 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 29.4/100 — 14.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Tranquillity High at 46/100, where 8.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $17,077 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 23.9/100 | 3 | 4.4% | 21.7% |
| High | Developing 45.9/100 | 1 | 8.3% | 31.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Golden Plains Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Golden Plains Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 45.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -12.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 22.2 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.3%, 6.1pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Tranquillity High leads the district at 46 with 8.3% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Golden Plains Unified
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Golden Plains Unified spends $17,077 per student in current expenditures — $2,262 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (3)
Golden Plains Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 23.9 — 19.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -12.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is San Joaquin Elementary with a Scope Score of 24 and 3.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Joaquin Elementary Golden Plains Unified Building Momentum | 3.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 2 | Cantua Elementary Golden Plains Unified Culture First | 4.1% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 3 | Tranquillity Elementary Golden Plains Unified Building Momentum | 6.1% | Needs Support 24/100 |
High Schools (1)
Golden Plains Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.9 — 1.5 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Tranquillity High with a Scope Score of 46 and 8.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tranquillity High Golden Plains Unified Building Momentum | 8.3% | Developing 46/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Golden Plains Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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