Golden Valley River vs Twin Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Twin Lakes Elementary
Orangevale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
494 students
| Measure | Golden Valley River Orangevale, California | Twin Lakes Elementary Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1742 of 5,693 | #1651 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23032 of 50,301 | #21770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 297 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Orangevale | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twin Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 53.0).
- •Twin Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Golden Valley River does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Golden Valley River does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 33.4%).
- •Twin Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 27.0).
- •Twin Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 297.
- •Golden Valley River is a charter school while Twin Lakes Elementary 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 Twin Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Twin Lakes Elementary ranks higher (54.9 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 Twin Lakes Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley River: 297. Twin Lakes Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley River and Twin Lakes Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley River is 1742nd of 5,693 and Twin Lakes Elementary is 1651st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).