Golden Valley Orchard vs Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle
Orangevale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Orchard Orangevale, California | Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1748 of 5,693 | #438 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23099 of 50,301 | #7945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 292 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Orangevale | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley Orchard scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 48.6).
- •Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 52.4%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 24.4).
- •Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle is the larger school with 708 students compared with 292.
- •Golden Valley Orchard is a charter school while Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle 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 Orchard better than Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley Orchard ranks higher (52.9 vs 48.6 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 Golden Valley Orchard and Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley Orchard: 292. Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley Orchard and Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle rank in California?
Golden Valley Orchard is 1748th of 5,693 and Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle is 438th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).