Golden Valley River
Tel:
(916)987-6141
- Golden Valley River serves 330 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Golden Valley River's student population of 330 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 330 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Golden Valley River's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Golden Valley River is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2452 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 69% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Golden Valley River is Folsom Lake High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sutter Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Twin Lakes Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Orangevale Twin Lakes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 527 students
0.6 miles
5515 Main Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916)986-2243 0.6 K-6 527 - Folsom Sutter Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1488 students
1.2 miles
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9035 1.2 6-8 1488 - Folsom Folsom Lake High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 104 students
1.3 miles
955 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916)294-9055 1.3 9-12 104 - Orangevale Golden Valley Orchard Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 222 students
1.3 miles
6550 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916)987-1490 1.3 K-8 222 - Orangevale Pershing Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 548 students
1.4 miles
9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916)867-2076 1.4 K-6 548
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