Very Good
#1684 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Yuba River Charter
Elementary School · Yuba River Charter District · Grass Valley, CA
A charter elementary school in Grass Valley, CA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10085 Adam Ave., Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Math 49% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yuba River Charter score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 55% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Yuba River 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret G. Scotten ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Bell Hill AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Mount St. Mary AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Grass Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 521 | 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.
Yuba River Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,959NCES 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.
Yuba River Charter is listed in Yuba River Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yuba River Charter
Yuba River Charter is a public elementary school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Yuba River Charter District, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,684 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yuba River Charter
What grades does Yuba River Charter serve?
Yuba River Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Yuba River Charter?
Yuba River Charter has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuba River Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Yuba River Charter is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yuba River Charter rank in CA?
Yuba River Charter ranks #1,684 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Yuba River Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Yuba River Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Yuba River Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yuba River Charter has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Yuba River Charter a charter school?
Yes, Yuba River Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Yuba River Charter a Title I school?
No, Yuba River Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yuba River Charter?
50.9% of students at Yuba River 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (530) 272-6060
- Area population (ZIP 95945)
- 27,675
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 95945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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