Gold Ridge Educational Center

12784 Just Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 9 students in grades 1-12, Gold Ridge Educational Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gold Ridge Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Gold Ridge Educational Center's student population of 9 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
9 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gold Ridge Educational Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Ridge Educational Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gold Ridge Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gold Ridge Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gold Ridge Educational Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Gold Ridge Educational Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Gold Ridge Educational Center and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Gold Ridge Educational Center and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gold Ridge Educational Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gold Ridge Educational Center's ranking?
Gold Ridge Educational Center is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Gold Ridge Educational Center?
9 students attend Gold Ridge Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gold Ridge Educational Center students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Ridge Educational Center?
Gold Ridge Educational Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gold Ridge Educational Center offer ?
Gold Ridge Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Gold Ridge Educational Center part of?
Gold Ridge Educational Center is part of Tuolumne County Superintendent Of Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 9 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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