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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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,030 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,030 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Silver Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #926 of all 1,925 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
# American Indian Students
10 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
850 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
56%
# Black Students
185 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
690 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
34%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
62 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
264
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
186
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
181
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,383 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,051 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,383
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,051
$18,396
Best Silver Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 379 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
| 383 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
| 43 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
| 254 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
| 104 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
| 368 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: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Blackhawk St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-1900
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-1900
Grades: K-2
| 463 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 2,030 students.
What is the rank of Silver Valley Unified School District?
Silver Valley Unified School District is ranked #926 out of 1,925 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Valley Unified School District?
42% of Silver Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Valley Unified School District?
Silver Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $18,051 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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