Rivergold Elementary
31800 Road 400, Coarsegold, CA 93614-9501
Summary
Rivergold Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 29.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 777/1,734 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 903/1,735 (48th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 445 |
| Low-Income Students | 277 (62.2%) |
| English Learners | 12 (2.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.6 points from last year and rose 16.5 points over the full period. Math rose 2.8 points from last year and rose 8.1 points over the full period.
•Math +8.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.8% to 56.3% 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
The 10.3-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 36% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 18.2% to 56.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 903 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed slightly 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 Rivergold Elementary compare within the district?
Rivergold Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Yosemite Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rivergold Elementary rank in California?
Rivergold Elementary ranks No. 777 of 1,734 in reading and No. 903 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 Rivergold Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.7% meet the reading standard and 24.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rivergold Elementary compare with other schools in Coarsegold?
Rivergold Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Coarsegold with 2026 results.
Explore schools in CoarsegoldHow does Rivergold Elementary compare with other schools in Madera County?
Rivergold Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 14 K–8 schools in Madera County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Madera CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rivergold ElementaryThis school | 29.2% | 45.5% |
| Coarsegold Elementary | 19.9% | 25.1% |
| Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) | 47.8% | 50.7% |
