Top Rankings
Death Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 24 students in Death Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Death Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
24 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Death Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #407 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#459 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
55%
# Black Students
n/a
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
9 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
37%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
25%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
3
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
3
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
2
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
2
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (11-12)
$21,905
$11,929
Spending / Student (11-12)
$24,683
$12,155
Best Death Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shoshone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Charles Brown Rd.
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Grades: K-6
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Death Valley High Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Old State Highway 127
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shoshone High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Old State Highway 127
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tecopa-francis Elementary School
Magnet School
1555 Old Spanish Trail Hwy.
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Death Valley Unified School District?
Death Valley Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 24 students.
What is the rank of Death Valley Unified School District?
Death Valley Unified School District is ranked #407 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Death Valley Unified School District?
38% of Death Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, and 25% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Death Valley Unified School District?
Death Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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