Grass Valley Charter
Tel:
(530)273-8723
- Grass Valley Charter serves 515 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Grass Valley Charter's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 515 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grass Valley Charter's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grass Valley Charter is 0.24, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3046 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 87% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grass Valley Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grass Valley Charter is Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lyman Gilmore Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bell Hill Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grass Valley Bell Hill Academy Grades: K-4 | 223 students
0.0 miles
342 S. Sch St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)273-2281 0.0 K-4 223 - Grass Valley Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 173 students
0.3 miles
340 Buena Vista St.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)268-2200 0.3 9-12 173 - Grass Valley Nevada County Academy Of Learning Alternative School
Grades: 9 | 9 students
0.4 miles
140 Park Ave
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)272-2635 0.4 9 9 - Grass Valley Silver Springs High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 141 students
0.4 miles
130 Park Ave.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)272-2635 0.4 9-12 141 - Grass Valley Grass Valley Preschool Magnet School
0.5 miles
10840 Gilmore Way
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530)273-9528 0.5 n/a n/a
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