Top Rankings
Silver Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,941 students in Silver Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Silver Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,941 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Silver Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #930 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#937 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
# American Indian Students
13 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
722 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
56%
# Black Students
179 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
734 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
38%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
196 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
234
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
178
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
177
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,317 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,878 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$41 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending (20-21)
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$21,317
$19,801
Spending / Student (20-21)
$18,878
$18,236
Best Silver Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Valley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35484 Daggett/yermo Rd.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2963
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2963
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Tiefort View Intermediate
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8700 Anzio St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-3123
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-3123
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Silver Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33525 Ponnay
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Irwin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pork Chop Hill St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-1133
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-1133
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #55.
Newberry Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33713 Newberry Rd.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 257-3211
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 257-3211
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
Rank: #66.
Yermo Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38280 Gleason St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2931
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2931
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
Calico Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33525 Ponnay
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Grades: 8-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Blackhawk St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-1900
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-1900
Grades: K-2
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Silver Valley Community Day
Alternative School
33525 Ponnay
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver Valley Unified School District?
Silver Valley Unified School District manages 9 public schools serving 1,941 students.
What is the rank of Silver Valley Unified School District?
Silver Valley Unified School District is ranked #930 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Valley Unified School District?
38% of Silver Valley Unified School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Valley Unified School District?
Silver Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Silver Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,878 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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