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#5977 of 9,539 schools in CA
Golden Valley Charter
School · Golden Valley Charter District · Ventura, CA
A charter school in Ventura, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101, Ventura, CA 93003
- Math 39% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Golden Valley Charter score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Valley Charter 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,633/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ventura), 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
$100,300
Median home value
$781,600
Median rent
$2,173/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Ventura Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| ProvidenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 52 | 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.
Golden Valley Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Golden Valley Charter is listed in Golden Valley Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Valley Charter
Golden Valley Charter is a public school in Ventura, CA, part of Golden Valley Charter District, serving approximately 502 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 31.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,977 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Valley Charter
What grades does Golden Valley Charter serve?
Golden Valley Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Golden Valley Charter?
Golden Valley Charter has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Charter is 31.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Valley Charter rank in CA?
Golden Valley Charter ranks #5,977 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden Valley Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Valley Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Valley Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Valley Charter has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Golden Valley Charter a charter school?
Yes, Golden Valley Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Golden Valley Charter a Title I school?
No, Golden Valley Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Valley Charter?
35.9% of students at Golden Valley Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (805) 642-3435
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 93003)
- 52,511
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 93003; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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