Golden Valley River District School District
School District · Orangevale, California
Avg Rating
3.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,000
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Avg Rating
3.7
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,000
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$14,000
$3,647 vs California median
District size
305 students
Smaller than California median
About Golden Valley River District
Golden Valley River District is a Orangevale, California school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 305 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.5:1. The district invests $14,000 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.7/10, Golden Valley River District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Golden Valley River, which has a composite score of 3.7/10.
In standardized testing, Golden Valley River District students show an average math proficiency of 27.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Golden Valley River District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Golden Valley River District with test data.
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Orangevale
- Total Enrollment
- 305
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Golden Valley River District?
Golden Valley River District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Golden Valley River District?
The average composite rating for Golden Valley River District is 3.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Golden Valley River District?
Golden Valley River District spends $14,000 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Golden Valley River District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Golden Valley River District is 23.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Golden Valley River District?
Golden Valley River is the highest-rated school in Golden Valley River District with a composite score of 3.7/10.
What are the test scores in Golden Valley River District?
Across schools in Golden Valley River District with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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