Golden Valley Unified School District

What Golden Valley Unified School District does

Golden Valley Unified School District (GVUSD) is a public K-12 school district organized under California state education law, headquartered at 37479 Avenue 12 in Madera, California. The district serves approximately 2,200 students across eight schools: four elementary schools (Canyon Creek, Sierra View, Stone Creek, Webster), Ranchos Middle School, Liberty High School (95%+ graduation rate), and alternative education programs (Educational Options and Freedom Home School). District leadership is provided by Superintendent Kevin Hatch, with the district governed by an elected Board of Trustees and overseen by the California Department of Education.

The district's operational backbone centers on a standard K-12 SaaS technology stack: the Aeries Student Information System for grades, attendance, and parent/student portal access; ParentSquare for integrated parent communications via texts, emails, and alerts (with the district website transitioning to SmartSites by ParentSquare in June 2026); Clever for single sign-on; Follett Destiny for library management; and supporting platforms for food services (EZ School Pay, Gaia K12), special education through the Madera-Mariposa SELPA partnership, and digital content (Britannica School, TeachingBooks). Reported student outcomes include 95%+ graduation rate at Liberty High School, 85% pathway enrollment, and 80%+ student engagement goals, supported by 2026 California Distinguished School recognition and ongoing WASC accreditation.

GVUSD generates no tuition revenue from enrolled students. Operating funding is drawn from California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) based on average daily attendance, supplemented by federal Title I and Title III grants, state and federal special education funding, developer fees from new residential and commercial construction, Measure S bond proceeds for facilities, food services revenue (under Community Eligibility Provision providing universal free meals), and facility use fees from community rentals. The district employs approximately 131 staff across instructional, administrative, and operational roles, with customer acquisition driven entirely by residency within attendance boundaries rather than active marketing or sales motion.

Name

Golden Valley Unified School District

Legal name

Golden Valley Unified School District

Website

https://gvusd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Golden Valley Unified School District is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 2,200 students across 8 schools in Madera County, California, funded by California LCFF and federal grants, with no tuition charged to district-resident families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary secondary schools
• Special education services
• Student transportation services
• School food services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madera

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primary funding from California state Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) based on average daily attendance and demographic factors. Additional state categorical funding for specific programs.
2. Federal Grants: Federal funding including Title I, Title III, and other federal education grants for qualifying programs and services.
3. Special Education Funding: State and federal funding for special education programs serving students from preschool through age 22.
4. Developer Fees: Fees collected from new residential and commercial development to fund school facilities expansion.
5. Measure S Bond Funds: Bond measure proceeds for long-range facility improvements and school construction projects.
6. Food Services Revenue: Revenue from student meal programs, with district participating in Community Eligibility Provision providing free meals to all students.
7. Facility Use Fees: Rental fees from community use of school facilities through the Use of Facilities Agreement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Golden Valley Unified School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers free educational services to approximately 2,200 students across eight schools in Madera County, California, including four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and alternative education programs. The district provides core academic instruction, special education, food services, transportation, library services, expanded learning, and student health services, all funded primarily through California's Local Control Funding Formula, federal grants, and bond proceeds.

Product overview

Golden Valley Unified School District operates as a public K-12 education system serving approximately 2,200 students in Madera County, California. The district provides educational services through eight schools including four elementary schools (Canyon Creek, Sierra View, Stone Creek, Webster), one middle school (Ranchos), one high school (Liberty), and two alternative education programs (Educational Options, Freedom Home School). The district's digital infrastructure centers on the district website (transitioning to SmartSites by ParentSquare in June 2026), integrated with the ParentSquare communication platform for unified parent engagement. Core operational systems include Aeries Student Information System for grades and attendance, Follett Destiny for library management, and various supporting services for food, transportation, special education, and extended learning. The district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision providing universal free meals and utilizes Clever SSO for educational application access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Canyon Creek Elementary: Elementary school operated by GVUSD
• Sierra View Elementary
• Stone Creek Elementary
• Webster Elementary School
• Ranchos Middle School
• Liberty High School
• Educational Options
• Freedom Home School

Products and services

• District Schools (TK-12 Instruction) Comprehensive TK-12 public education delivered across eight district schools serving approximately 2,200 students in Madera County, including elementary, middle, and high school instruction with a 95%+ graduation rate at Liberty High School and 85% pathway enrollment.
• Special Education Services Special education programs for students preschool through age 22, including specialized instruction, speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and individualized education plans coordinated through Madera-Mariposa SELPA.
• Educational Options Programs Alternative education pathways including independent study, home school, adult education, community day school, and hospital/homebound programs serving diverse learner needs across the district.
• Food Services District food services providing universal free meals under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for 2025-2026, including breakfast and lunch programs with online payment via EZ School Pay and EZ Meal App and menus published through Gaia K12.
• Transportation Services Student bus transportation services covering all district schools with published bus schedules and safety plans for the 2025-2026 school year.
• School Libraries Library services across all district schools (Sierra View, Webster/Hellen Allen, Stone Creek, Ranchos Middle, and Liberty High) providing Follett Destiny catalog access, Britannica School, TeachingBooks, and Project Gutenberg eBooks.
• Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs (EDEP) After-school Extended Day Program (EDEP) operating at various school sites to extend student learning through expanded day programming.
• Student Health Services Student health services including nursing support, medication administration forms, and health resources for students across the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ Graduation Rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Golden Valley Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Community partnership for local events including Flatlanders Day, promoting community engagement and collaboration between the district and local business community.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the integrated communication platform powering district communications through texts, emails, and alerts. The district is transitioning to SmartSites by ParentSquare for a new website platform launching mid-June, creating a fully connected communication system.
• Riverstone DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for school facilities related to new residential development, including CFD (Community Facilities District) agreements for funding school construction and expansion.
• Madera-Mariposa SELPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Education Local Plan Area partnership providing coordinated special education services across the region, with links to Central Valley Regional Center, Exceptional Parents Unlimited, and Special Olympics.
• Central Valley Regional CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional center providing services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, connected through special education programming.
• Exceptional Parents UnlimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily resource organization supporting parents of children with disabilities, providing resources and support through the special education program.
• Madera County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level educational support and oversight, providing resources, professional development, and coordination for district operations.
• Aeries (Follett Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system providing portal access for parents, students, and teachers to manage grades, attendance, schedules, and student data.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationSingle sign-on platform enabling students and staff to access multiple educational applications with a unified login experience.
• Follett DestinycoreTechnology or IntegrationLibrary management system providing district-wide access to library catalogs across all school libraries.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chowchilla Elementary School District: Smaller K-8 district operating in the same Madera County region under the same LCFF and Madera-Mariposa SELPA frameworks. Comparable in size and demographic profile, making it a relevant operational benchmark.
• Clovis Unified School District: Larger Central Valley K-12 district in the same Fresno-Madera corridor. Operates the same funding model and competes for boundary-area families, serving as a benchmark for graduation, pathway, and college-career outcomes.
• Madera Unified School District: Neighboring K-12 public school district also serving Madera County, California. Operates a comparable mix of elementary, middle, and high schools under California LCFF, making it the closest geographic and structural peer to GVUSD.
• Yosemite Unified School District: Madera County K-12 district serving similar rural and small-town populations. Overlaps with GVUSD on community engagement models, developer-funded facilities expansion, and SELPA-based special education delivery.
• Kerman Unified School District: Nearby Central Valley K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale and similar LCFF funding dynamics. Useful peer for staffing models, special education SELPA participation, and alternative education program design.
• Sanger Unified School District: Adjacent Central Valley K-12 district of similar scale operating under the same California LCFF and SELPA frameworks. Directly competes with GVUSD for inter-district transfers and residential growth from new development.
• Chawanakee Unified School District: Small foothill K-12 district in the broader Madera/Fresno region. Comparable scale and structure to GVUSD, with similar reliance on developer fees, bond measures, and the same SELPA.

Broad incumbents

• California Department of Education: State-level agency that funds GVUSD through LCFF, confers the California Distinguished School award, and sets compliance standards including WASC oversight. Operates as the broad policy incumbent governing all California K-12 districts.
• Madera County Office of Education: County-level administrative and oversight entity providing professional development, fiscal coordination, and program support to GVUSD and other Madera County districts. Not a direct competitor but a broader incumbent shaping the operating environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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