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#9169 of 9,539 schools in CA
Golden Valley Orchard
Elementary School · Golden Valley Orchard District · Orangevale, CA
A charter elementary school in Orangevale, CA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6550 Filbert Ave., Orangevale, CA 95662
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Valley Orchard score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Valley Orchard sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$93,613
Median home value
$500,000
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks Fundamental ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Orangevale Seventh-day AdventistPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Orangevale Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Pershing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 503 | 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.
Golden Valley Orchard District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,631NCES 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 Orchard is listed in Golden Valley Orchard District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Valley Orchard
Golden Valley Orchard is a public elementary school in Orangevale, CA, part of Golden Valley Orchard District, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,169 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Valley Orchard
What grades does Golden Valley Orchard serve?
Golden Valley Orchard serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Golden Valley Orchard?
Golden Valley Orchard has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Orchard?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley Orchard 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 Valley Orchard rank in CA?
Golden Valley Orchard ranks #9,169 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden Valley Orchard's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Valley Orchard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Orchard?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Valley Orchard has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Golden Valley Orchard a charter school?
Yes, Golden Valley Orchard is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Golden Valley Orchard a Title I school?
No, Golden Valley Orchard is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Valley Orchard?
39.2% of students at Golden Valley Orchard 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
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (916) 987-1490
- Area population (ZIP 95662)
- 31,895
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 95662; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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