Excellent
#1531 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Golden Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Cutler-orosi Joint Unified · Orosi, CA
A Cutler-orosi Joint Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
41465 Road 127, Orosi, CA 93647
- Math 35% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Valley Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Golden Valley 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average503/100K
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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
$49,275
Median home value
$232,500
Median rent
$927/mo
College educated
6.8%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93647; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Cutler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Monson-sultana ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Esperanza HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 11 | 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.
Cutler-orosi Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Valley Elementary is listed in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Valley Elementary
Golden Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Orosi, CA, part of Cutler-orosi Joint Unified, serving approximately 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,531 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Valley Elementary
What grades does Golden Valley Elementary serve?
Golden Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Golden Valley Elementary?
Golden Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Golden Valley Elementary ranks #1,531 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Valley Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Golden Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Golden Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Golden Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Valley Elementary?
91.3% of students at Golden Valley 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tulare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (559) 528-9004
- Area population (ZIP 93647)
- 11,370
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 93647; 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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