Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gold River Discovery Center K-8 ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 62%
- Reading Proficiency: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gold River Discovery Center K-8's student population of 687 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is 0.64, which is more 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)62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Gold River Discovery Center K-8?
687 students attend Gold River Discovery Center K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gold River Discovery Center K-8 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold River Discovery Center K-8?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gold River Discovery Center K-8 offer ?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gold River Discovery Center K-8 part of?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is part of San Juan Unified School District.
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