Below Average
#8121 of 9,539 schools in CA
Golden Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Palermo Union Elementary · Oroville, CA
A Palermo Union Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Via Canela, Oroville, CA 95966
- Math 21% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Hills Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oroville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,948
Median home value
$309,300
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95966; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Wyandotte AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Oroville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Palermo Union Community Day (k-8)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palermo Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Hills Elementary is listed in Palermo Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Hills Elementary
Golden Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Oroville, CA, part of Palermo Union Elementary, serving approximately 247 students in grades 4th-5th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,121 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Hills Elementary
What grades does Golden Hills Elementary serve?
Golden Hills Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Golden Hills Elementary?
Golden Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Hills Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Hills Elementary rank in CA?
Golden Hills Elementary ranks #8,121 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Golden Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Hills Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Golden Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Golden Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Golden Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Hills Elementary?
81.0% of students at Golden Hills Elementary 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Butte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (530) 532-6000
- Area population (ZIP 95966)
- 29,335
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
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 95966; 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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