Gold River Discovery Center

Gold River Discovery Center

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
2200 Roaring Camp Dr,  Gold River, CA
San Juan Unified School District
2.9
4.0
687 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rick Boster
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
65%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
20%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
56.7%
Hispanic
18.6%
Two or more races
11.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.9%
Black
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.9 5 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/10/2023
I loved it here. I felt so safe and it was nice to go to a middle school that was as small as an elementary school. I also had a life-changing science teacher.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/22/2025
We have been very happy with our experience at GRDC so far. The strong parent involvement really helps foster a close-knit community. The teachers we’ve met are dedicated and compassionate. The principal is approachable and actively engages with students, whether it’s greeting them with high fives i...
4.0 parent
6/7/2025
The school has a lot of parent involvement which translates into support for the school. Most of the teachers are good too. The pricipal, Mrs Zeltvay, however, leaves a lot to be desired. She is completely unresponsive to parents and the school has fallen into disrepair under her leadership. She is...
5.0 other
11/23/2024
I went to this school from 2nd grade until I graduated 8th grade in 2023. Some of the teachers here were some of my favorites I have ever had! This school also has a good VAPA program where you rotate either every day or every trimester between Music, Art, PE, and Library for about 50 minutes each o...
3.0 parent
5/16/2024
Having five children that have attended GRDC (two still there and three in high school) , I feel that I am adequately qualified to give an honest review of the school. :) First, the Covid-19 excuses are getting old. GRDC was more prepared than most, thanks to immense parent involvement and resources...

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Gold River Discovery Center is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Gold River, CA, in the Gold River neighborhood, and is served by the San Juan Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 687 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Gold River Discovery Center has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $714,805. Discover additional schools in the area, like La Entrada High School, El Sereno High School, Meraki High School, and more. Learn more about what Gold River has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gold River Discovery Center.

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