Golden Valley River vs PUC Community Charter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 545 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley River
Orangevale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
297 students
PUC Community Charter Elementary
Sylmar · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
| Measure | Golden Valley River Orangevale, California | PUC Community Charter Elementary Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1742 of 5,693 | #2410 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23032 of 50,301 | #30834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 297 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Orangevale | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Valley River scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 41.7).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Golden Valley River does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Golden Valley River does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 84.6%).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 27.0).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary is the larger school with 298 students compared with 297.
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 River better than PUC Community Charter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Valley River ranks higher (53.0 vs 41.7 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 Golden Valley River and PUC Community Charter Elementary?
About 545 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley River: 297. PUC Community Charter Elementary: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley River and PUC Community Charter Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley River is 1742nd of 5,693 and PUC Community Charter Elementary is 2410th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).