Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Golden Valley River ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Golden Valley River's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Gold and Green
School Rankings
Golden Valley River ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Valley River is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6448 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
White
67%
20%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden Valley River's ranking?
Golden Valley River is ranked #6448 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Golden Valley River often compared to?
Golden Valley Riveris often viewed alongside schools like Golden Valley Orchard by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Valley River?
297 students attend Golden Valley River.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Golden Valley River students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Golden Valley River?
Golden Valley River has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Golden Valley River offer ?
Golden Valley River offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Golden Valley River part of?
Golden Valley River is part of Golden Valley River School District.
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