Ballico-Cressey Community Charter vs Golden Valley Orchard
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballico-Cressey Community Charter
Ballico · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
293 students
Golden Valley Orchard
Orangevale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
292 students
| Measure | Ballico-Cressey Community Charter Ballico, California | Golden Valley Orchard Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2595 of 5,693 | #1748 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32377 of 50,301 | #23099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 293 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Ballico | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley Orchard scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 39.3).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 46.4%).
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.5).
- •Ballico-Cressey Community Charter is the larger school with 293 students compared with 292.
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 Ballico-Cressey Community Charter better than Golden Valley Orchard?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley Orchard ranks higher (52.9 vs 39.3 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 Ballico-Cressey Community Charter and Golden Valley Orchard?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Ballico and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballico-Cressey Community Charter: 293. Golden Valley Orchard: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballico-Cressey Community Charter and Golden Valley Orchard rank in California?
Ballico-Cressey Community Charter is 2595th of 5,693 and Golden Valley Orchard is 1748th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).