Golden Valley Elementary
41465 Road 127, Orosi, CA 93647-2008
Summary
Golden Valley Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 45.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,063/4,657 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,835/4,657 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 603 |
| Low-Income Students | 545 (90.4%) |
| English Learners | 237 (39.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 3.4 points over the full period. Math rose 5.7 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period.
•Math +10.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.3% to 56.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.4 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
24.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.2% to 57.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 7.4 points ahead in math. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Valley Elementary compare within the district?
Golden Valley Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Golden Valley Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley Elementary ranks No. 2,063 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,835 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 Valley Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.7% meet the reading standard and 45.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Golden Valley Elementary compare with other schools in Orosi?
Golden Valley Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Orosi with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrosiHow does Golden Valley Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
Golden Valley Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley ElementaryThis school | 45.2% | 47.2% |
| Palm Elementary | 44.5% | 48.7% |
| Cutler Elementary | 34.5% | 39.9% |
