Cutler Elementary vs Golden Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cutler Elementary
Cutler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
607 students
Golden Valley Elementary
Orosi · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Cutler Elementary Cutler, California | Golden Valley Elementary Orosi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4286 of 5,693 | #2713 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44397 of 50,301 | #33418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 607 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Cutler | Orosi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 20.7).
- •Golden Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Golden Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Golden Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 91.9%).
- •Golden Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.2).
- •Cutler Elementary is the larger school with 607 students compared with 603.
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 Cutler Elementary better than Golden Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley Elementary ranks higher (37.8 vs 20.7 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 Cutler Elementary and Golden Valley Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cutler and Orosi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cutler Elementary: 607. Golden Valley Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cutler Elementary and Golden Valley Elementary rank in California?
Cutler Elementary is 4286th of 5,693 and Golden Valley Elementary is 2713th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).