Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Golden Valley Tahoe ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Golden Valley Tahoe School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Golden Valley Tahoe?
75 students attend Golden Valley Tahoe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Golden Valley Tahoe students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Valley Tahoe?
Golden Valley Tahoe has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Golden Valley Tahoe offer ?
Golden Valley Tahoe offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Golden Valley Tahoe part of?
Golden Valley Tahoe is part of Golden Valley Tahoe School District.
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