Golden View Elementary School - Environmental Science School

Golden View Elementary School - Environmental Science School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
17251 Golden View Ln,  Huntington Beach, CA
Ocean View School District (Huntington Beach)
4.9
350 Students
B
Niche Grade
Established in 1972, Golden View Elementary is a public school in the Ocean View School District. Located at 17251 Golden View Ln., in Huntington Beach, the school enrolls approximately 478 students and serves students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Golden View Elementary is an environmental science school whose mission is to grow children into well-educated adults who are environmentally conscious and responsible leaders. Core classes in English/language arts, science, math, social studies and physical education are incorporated with the school’s Environmental Science program, which is implemented throughout the day. The program features a 2 ½-acre farm with animals and a fruit and vegetable garden. Students learn how to care for living things and understand reciprocity between animals and humans. Students also learn the importance of recycling, repurpose and composting. Enrichment activities offered at Golden View include an afterschool nature club, chess club, cooking club and an environmental science showcase. Students can enjoy participating in the art explorer’s program and music lessons are offered to students in the fourth and fifth grades. Golden View features a gifted and talented enrichment program for academically advanced students who learn at a faster pace, and the “Write from the Beginning and Beyond,” which develops creative writing and storytelling skills. Sources cited: 1. Phone call: interview with staff member working in attendance office 2. www.ovsd.org 3. Greatschools.org 4. Niche.com

School Details

Head of School
Brett Hardy
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
14.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
5%
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.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
4,629:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Hispanic
46.6%
White
34.9%
Two or more races
10.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 34 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/13/2023
We LOVE this school! We have twin 2nd graders here and our experience has exceeded our expectations. The teachers are fabulous, we had Connally & Conton and can't say enough wonderful things about both of them. We transferred here from our 'home' school to this school because we liked the FARM, the...
5.0 parent
3/10/2023
I love this school! The principal sets the right tone, the teachers are amazing, and it has a farm! I moved to this district so my daughter could go here, and I am so glad I did. They are supportive, make education fun, and include family in regular events. Parental feedback is listened to, the staf...
5.0 parent
3/8/2023
My daughter and son went/go to this school. They school is really amazing and engaging. It is an environmental science school which is one of the things that we love about it. My children learned about the environment, growing vegetables/ fruits and also how to care for animals. My daughter loves th...
5.0 parent
3/8/2023
I absolutely love golden view and wish I had found them sooner for my son !Yes they are a smaller school but the layout of the school and entire dynamic is so much better .All the classes are somewhat connected and they treat each other somewhat like a big family .All kids are loved and treated well...

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