Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grass Valley Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grass Valley Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grass Valley Charter's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Motto
We are CREW not passengers!
School Rankings
Grass Valley Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grass Valley Charter is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2819 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
82%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grass Valley Charter's ranking?
Grass Valley Charter is ranked #2819 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grass Valley Charter often compared to?
Grass Valley Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Bell Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grass Valley Charter?
521 students attend Grass Valley Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Grass Valley Charter students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grass Valley Charter?
Grass Valley Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grass Valley Charter offer ?
Grass Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Grass Valley Charter part of?
Grass Valley Charter is part of Grass Valley Elementary School District.
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