Andrew Carnegie Middle vs Golden Valley Orchard
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew Carnegie Middle
Orangevale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students
Golden Valley Orchard
Orangevale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
292 students
| Measure | Andrew Carnegie Middle Orangevale, California | Golden Valley Orchard Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,334 | #1748 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8591 of 15,369 | #23099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 687 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Orangevale | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley Orchard scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 45.6).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 45.9%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.7).
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle is the larger school with 687 students compared with 292.
- •Andrew Carnegie Middle is a public school while Golden Valley Orchard is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Andrew Carnegie Middle better than Golden Valley Orchard?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley Orchard ranks higher (52.9 vs 45.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Andrew Carnegie Middle and Golden Valley Orchard?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Carnegie Middle: 687. Golden Valley Orchard: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Carnegie Middle and Golden Valley Orchard rank in California?
Andrew Carnegie Middle is 477th of 1,334 and Golden Valley Orchard is 1748th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).