Golden Valley Charter vs Lemon Grove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 883 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley Charter
Ventura · Charter other · Grades K–12
574 students
Lemon Grove
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–8
299 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Charter Ventura, California | Lemon Grove Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3435 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #39342 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 574 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 31.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Golden Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Golden Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 63.9%).
- •Lemon Grove does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 31.9).
- •Golden Valley Charter is the larger school with 574 students compared with 299.
- •Golden Valley Charter is a charter school while Lemon Grove is a public 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 Golden Valley Charter better than Lemon Grove?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Golden Valley Charter and Lemon Grove?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley Charter: 574. Lemon Grove: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley Charter and Lemon Grove rank in California?
Golden Valley Charter is unranked and Lemon Grove is 3435th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).