Serving 8 students in grades 1-12, Gold Ridge Educational Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gold Ridge Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gold Ridge Educational Center's student population of 8 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gold Ridge Educational Center is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
62%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gold Ridge Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Gold Ridge Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gold Ridge Educational Center?
8 students attend Gold Ridge Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gold Ridge Educational Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Ridge Educational Center?
Gold Ridge Educational Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gold Ridge Educational Center offer ?
Gold Ridge Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Gold Ridge Educational Center part of?
Gold Ridge Educational Center is part of Tuolumne County Superintendent Of Schools.
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