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Email BoardGold River Discovery Center K-8
2200 Roaring Camp Drive, Gold River, CA 95670-7677
Summary
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 43.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 364/1,734 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 443/1,735 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 712 |
| Low-Income Students | 247 (34.7%) |
| English Learners | 54 (7.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.3 points from last year and fell 2.0 points over the full period.
•Math -2.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.7% to 75.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 26.7% to 68.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Gold River Discovery Center K-8 compare within the district?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 12 K–8 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Gold River Discovery Center K-8 rank in California?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 ranks No. 364 of 1,734 in reading and No. 443 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Gold River Discovery Center K-8 compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 12 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.9% meet the reading standard and 39.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Gold River Discovery Center K-8 compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Gold River Discovery Center K-8 is No. 4 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 44 K–8 schools in Sacramento County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sacramento CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Gold River Discovery Center K-8This school | 43.5% | 58.7% |
| California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses | 35.6% | 43.9% |
| Gateway International | 28.4% | 41.3% |
