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9601 Lake Natoma Drive, Orangevale, CA 95662-5022
Summary
Golden Valley River is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 42nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 20.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 20.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 804/1,734 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,196/1,735 (31st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 297 |
| Low-Income Students | 74 (24.9%) |
| English Learners | 6 (2.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 9.2 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and fell 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math -6.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 23.1% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.5-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
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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 13% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 10.7% to 35.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,196 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.9-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
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 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 Golden Valley River compare within the district?
Golden Valley River is No. 4 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 12 K–8 schools in San Juan Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Golden Valley River rank in California?
Golden Valley River ranks No. 804 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,196 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 Golden Valley River compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 9 in math among 12 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.0% meet the reading standard and 17.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Golden Valley River compare with other schools in Orangevale?
Golden Valley River is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Orangevale with 2026 results.
Explore schools in OrangevaleHow does Golden Valley River compare with other schools in Sacramento County?
Golden Valley River is No. 13 in reading and No. 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley RiverThis school | 20.6% | 44.5% |
| Golden Valley Orchard | 24.6% | 45.0% |
| California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses | 35.6% | 43.9% |
