Golden Valley River
Tel:
(916) 987-6141
Golden Valley River serves 307 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Golden Valley River placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Golden Valley River's student population of 307 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 307 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Golden Valley River is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Golden Valley River is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3014 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 70% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Juan Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 539 students
0.6 miles
5515 Main Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 986-2243 0.6 K-6 539 - Folsom Sutter Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,516 student
1.2 miles
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035 1.2 6-8 1,516 - Folsom Folsom Lake High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
1.3 miles
955 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9055 1.3 9-12 90 - Orangevale Golden Valley Orchard Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 256 students
1.3 miles
6550 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 987-1490 1.3 K-8 256 - Orangevale Pershing Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 580 students
1.4 miles
9010 Pershing Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 867-2076 1.4 K-6 580
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