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#7169 of 9,539 schools in CA
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Elementary School · San Juan Unified · Gold River, CA
A San Juan Unified elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Roaring Camp Dr., Gold River, CA 95670
- Math 45% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gold River Discovery Center K-8 score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gold River Discovery Center K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,414
Median home value
$463,100
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cchat Center–sacramentoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 1.4 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Earl Legette ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Walnutwood High (independent Study)Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 169 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Juan Unified
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #27 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is listed in San Juan Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is a public elementary school in Gold River, CA, part of San Juan Unified, serving approximately 722 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,169 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gold River Discovery Center K-8
What grades does Gold River Discovery Center K-8 serve?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gold River Discovery Center K-8?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 722 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold River Discovery Center K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gold River Discovery Center K-8 rank in CA?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 ranks #7,169 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gold River Discovery Center K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gold River Discovery Center K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gold River Discovery Center K-8 has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gold River Discovery Center K-8 a charter school?
No, Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gold River Discovery Center K-8 a Title I school?
No, Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gold River Discovery Center K-8?
32.0% of students at Gold River Discovery Center K-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 722
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (916) 971-5349
- Area population (ZIP 95670)
- 59,314
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95670; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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