Golden Valley Orchard vs Golden Valley River
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley Orchard
Orangevale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
292 students
Golden Valley River
Orangevale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
297 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Orchard Orangevale, California | Golden Valley River Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1748 of 5,693 | #1742 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23099 of 50,301 | #23032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 292 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Orangevale | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.9 vs 53.0).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Golden Valley River does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Golden Valley River does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 31.5%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 27.0).
- •Golden Valley River is the larger school with 297 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 Golden Valley Orchard better than Golden Valley River?
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 Orchard and Golden Valley River?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley Orchard: 292. Golden Valley River: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley Orchard and Golden Valley River rank in California?
Golden Valley Orchard is 1748th of 5,693 and Golden Valley River is 1742nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).