Is this your school? Email the board to prioritize reading!
Email BoardGolden Charter Academy
1626 West Princeton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93705-3705
Summary
Golden Charter Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 15th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 24.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 21.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 24.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,077/4,657 (12th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,810/4,657 (18th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 405 |
| Low-Income Students | 334 (82.5%) |
| English Learners | 5 (1.2%) |
School Website
Great Schools
Niche
Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.5 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math rose 12.2 points from last year and rose 14.7 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 7, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +14.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 7.7% to 35.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,077 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 9.7% to 45.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,810 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.4-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Golden Charter Academy compare within the district?
Golden Charter Academy is No. 58 in reading and No. 53 in math proficiency among the 66 K–6 schools in Fresno Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Golden Charter Academy rank in California?
Golden Charter Academy ranks No. 4,077 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,810 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Golden Charter Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 63 in reading and No. 60 in math among 66 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 20.7% meet the reading standard and 17.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Golden Charter Academy compare with other schools in Fresno?
Golden Charter Academy is No. 90 in reading and No. 85 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Golden Charter Academy compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Golden Charter Academy is No. 131 in reading and No. 124 in math proficiency among the 142 K–6 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Charter AcademyThis school | 21.9% | 24.7% |
| Addams Elementary | 19.9% | 27.9% |
| Akira Yokomi Elementary | 47.6% | 51.1% |
