Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Golden Valley River ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Valley River's student population of 278 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Golden Valley River is 0.45, 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)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Golden Valley River often compared to?
Golden Valley Riveris often viewed alongside schools like Golden Valley Orchard by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Valley River?
278 students attend Golden Valley River.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Golden Valley River students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Valley River?
Golden Valley River has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden Valley River offer ?
Golden Valley River offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Golden Valley River part of?
Golden Valley River is part of Golden Valley River School District.
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