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Golden View Elementary

Elementary School · San Ramon Valley Unified · San Ramon, CA

A San Ramon Valley Unified elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5025 Canyon Crest Dr., San Ramon, CA 94582

  • Math 80% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 79% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+34 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.2 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$15,372
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at Golden View Elementary score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency80%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency79%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 60 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
80%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

9.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Golden View Elementary 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 San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,204/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Ramon), 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

$211,159

Median home value

$1,543,800

Median rent

$2,880/mo

College educated

77.1%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94582; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coyote Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–51.1 mi661Compare →
Harper SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.3 mi7Compare →
Sycamore Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–51.4 mi568Compare →

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.

San Ramon Valley Unified

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#35 of 35
District spending per student
$15,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Golden View Elementary is listed in San Ramon Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Golden View Elementary

Golden View Elementary is a public elementary school in San Ramon, CA, part of San Ramon Valley Unified, serving approximately 672 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,960 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Golden View Elementary

What grades does Golden View Elementary serve?

Golden View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Golden View Elementary?

Golden View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden View Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Golden View Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Golden View Elementary rank in CA?

Golden View Elementary ranks #4,960 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Golden View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Golden View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 View Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden View Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Golden View Elementary a charter school?

No, Golden View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Golden View Elementary a Title I school?

No, Golden View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden View Elementary?

9.2% of students at Golden View 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
672
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
Area population (ZIP 94582)
47,182
Area average commute
38.2 min
Area median age
41.4
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 94582; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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