Golden Valley River vs Sutter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Sutter Middle
Folsom · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,628 students
| Measure | Golden Valley River Orangevale, California | Sutter Middle Folsom, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1742 of 5,693 | #164 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23032 of 50,301 | #3013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 297 | 1,628 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 1,628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 58% |
| city | Orangevale | Folsom |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sutter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 53.0).
- •Sutter Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Sutter Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Sutter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 24.9%).
- •Sutter Middle does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 27.0).
- •Sutter Middle is the larger school with 1,628 students compared with 297.
- •Golden Valley River is a charter school while Sutter 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 River better than Sutter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sutter Middle ranks higher (71.6 vs 53.0 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 Sutter Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Folsom in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley River: 297. Sutter Middle: 1,628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley River and Sutter Middle rank in California?
Golden Valley River is 1742nd of 5,693 and Sutter Middle is 164th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).