Golden Valley High vs Independence High (Alternative)
Golden Valley High and Independence High (Alternative) are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.5 out of 10. Golden Valley High is significantly larger with 1,955 students, about 21.3× the size of Independence High (Alternative) (92). In math proficiency, Independence High (Alternative) leads at 25.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Golden Valley High
Merced, CA
6.5/10
High School9th – 12th
1,955 students
Independence High (Alternative)
Merced, CA
6.4/10
High School9th – 12th
92 students
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| Metric | Golden Valley High | Independence High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.7 | 2.6 |
| Growth Score | 5.0 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.6% | 90.2% |
| Environment Score | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| State Rank | #4,580 of 9,557 | #4,833 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 52th | 49th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Golden Valley High | Independence High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 14.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 48.0% | 30.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merced (95344) | Merced (95340) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | — | $65,141 |
| Median Home Value | — | $383,200 |
| Median Rent | — | $1,204 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | — | 26.2% |
| Poverty Rate | — | 19.1% |
| Avg Commute | — | 23 min |