Is Golden Valley Orchard a good school?

Golden Valley Orchard ranks 2681 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Golden Valley Orchard?

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Golden Valley Orchard.

What is the racial makeup of Golden Valley Orchard?

Students at Golden Valley Orchard are 74% White, 18% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Golden Valley Orchard

Summary:

Golden Valley Orchard is a public charter elementary school serving 279 students in grades K-8 in Orangevale, California, which is part of the Golden Valley Orchard District.

While the school has some bright spots, such as strong 6th grade English Language Arts and 4th grade Math performance, Golden Valley Orchard generally underperforms academically compared to the state and many nearby schools. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.13%) and Mathematics (26.88%) fall below the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly weak in 3rd grade, where only 15.38% of students were proficient in ELA and 3.85% in Math, compared to the state averages of 42.8% and 45.64%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.0%, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Orangevale Open K-8 and American River Collegiate Academy outperform Golden Valley Orchard across most academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Math. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (29.75%), which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. To improve its performance, Golden Valley Orchard could benefit from a closer examination of its instructional practices, attendance policies, and support systems for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

6550 Filbert Ave.
Orangevale, CA 95662-4112

(916) 987-1490

District: Golden Valley Orchard District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2681^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.3

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.8%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Golden Valley Orchard ranks better than 54.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.72. (See more...)

Compare Details Golden Valley Orchard ranks better than 61.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.99. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Golden Valley Orchard:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Valley Orchard 2681^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Golden Valley Orchard in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Golden Valley Orchard 1066^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Golden Valley Orchard in the ranking list.)

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Golden Valley Orchard District:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Valley Orchard District 619^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.55	2348^th	5789	59.4%
2022	35.21	3444^th	5883	41.5%
2023	44.46	2857^th	5874	51.4%
2024	47.72	2681^st	5862	54.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.82	1645^th	5173	68.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	50.87	2442^nd	5492	55.5%
2022	31.97	3577^th	5635	36.5%
2023	47.57	2548^th	5617	54.6%
2024	45.08	2718^th	5605	51.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	64.87	1730^th	5510	68.6%
2022	38.99	3072^nd	5663	45.8%
2023	46.98	2623^rd	5650	53.6%
2024	27.36	4058^th	5636	28.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	33.94	2047^th	2834	27.8%
2022	14.41	2410^th	2726	11.6%
2023	18.56	2263^rd	2662	15.0%
2024	24.65	2098^th	2647	20.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.76	337^th	2715	87.6%
2022	61.76	858^th	2740	68.7%
2023	52.24	1102^nd	2802	60.7%
2024	52.99	1066^th	2777	61.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.29	519^th	2575	79.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.97	289^th	2380	87.9%
2022	56.83	888^th	2509	64.6%
2023	67.81	677^th	2547	73.4%
2024	68.29	661^st	2546	74.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	82.75	370^th	2407	84.6%
2022	62.44	767^th	2527	69.6%
2023	55.40	929^th	2558	63.7%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Golden Valley Orchard

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	76.00	340^th	1602	78.8%
2022	36.79	977^th	1555	37.2%
2023	27.76	1121^st	1552	27.8%
2024	35.87	963^rd	1535	37.3%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Golden Valley Orchard

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	193	1	1	34	1	29	259
2020	202	2	2	36	1	24	267
2021	209	1	5	38	1	23	277
2022	194	1	5	38	0	24	262
2023	206	1	3	49	0	20	279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Golden Valley Orchard

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	259	11.0	23.5	35.5
2020	267	n/a	n/a	32.6
2021	277	11.0	25.1	22.4
2022	262	11.0	23.8	27.5
2023	279	11.0	25.3	29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Golden Valley Orchard

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	259	11.0	23.5	35.5
2020	267	n/a	n/a	32.6
2021	277	11.0	25.1	22.4
2022	262	11.0	23.8	27.5
2023	279	11.0	25.3	29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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