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#9170 of 9,539 schools in CA
Golden Valley River
Elementary School · Golden Valley River District · Orangevale, CA
A charter elementary school in Orangevale, CA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9601 Lake Natoma Dr., Orangevale, CA 95662
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Valley River score 36% 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 13 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Golden Valley River 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Folsom Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Golden Valley OrchardCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Orangevale Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 112 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 River District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,000NCES 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 River is listed in Golden Valley River District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Valley River
Golden Valley River is a public elementary school in Orangevale, CA, part of Golden Valley River District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,170 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Valley River
What grades does Golden Valley River serve?
Golden Valley River serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Golden Valley River?
Golden Valley River has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley River?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Valley River is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Valley River rank in CA?
Golden Valley River ranks #9,170 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Golden Valley River's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Valley River 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 River?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Valley River has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Golden Valley River a charter school?
Yes, Golden Valley River is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Golden Valley River a Title I school?
No, Golden Valley River is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Valley River?
32.1% of students at Golden Valley River 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
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (916) 987-6141
- 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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