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Grass Valley Charter
Elementary School · Grass Valley Elementary · Grass Valley, CA
A charter elementary school in Grass Valley, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
225 South Auburn St., Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Math 44% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grass Valley Charter score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grass 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grass Valley), 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
$61,068
Median home value
$496,600
Median rent
$1,420/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95945; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Hill AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Mount St. Mary AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Margaret G. Scotten ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Union Hill ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 543 | 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.
Grass Valley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grass Valley Charter is listed in Grass Valley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grass Valley Charter
Grass Valley Charter is a public elementary school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Grass Valley Elementary, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,736 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grass Valley Charter
What grades does Grass Valley Charter serve?
Grass Valley Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Grass Valley Charter?
Grass Valley Charter has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grass Valley Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Grass Valley Charter is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grass Valley Charter rank in CA?
Grass Valley Charter ranks #6,736 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grass Valley Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Grass Valley Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Grass Valley Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grass Valley Charter has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grass Valley Charter a charter school?
Yes, Grass Valley Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grass Valley Charter a Title I school?
No, Grass Valley Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grass Valley Charter?
47.2% of students at Grass 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (530) 273-8723
- Area population (ZIP 95945)
- 27,675
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 95945; 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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