Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grass Valley Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grass Valley Charter's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grass Valley Charter is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Grass Valley Charter often compared to?
Grass Valley Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Bell Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Grass Valley Charter?
505 students attend Grass Valley Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Grass Valley Charter students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grass Valley Charter?
Grass Valley Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grass Valley Charter offer ?
Grass Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Grass Valley Charter part of?
Grass Valley Charter is part of Grass Valley Elementary School District.
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