Golden Valley River School in Orangevale, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Golden Valley River School is a suburban public school in Orangevale, California that is part of San Juan Unified School District. It serves 305 students in grades Pre-K - 8. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 8

305 Students

# of teachers unavailable

9601 Lake Natoma Dr

Orangevale, CA 95662 View local requests

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Golden Valley River School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Parker

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Golden Valley River School Demographics

32%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Golden Valley River School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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