Top Rankings
Silver Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Silver Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
Student By Grade
District Rank
Silver Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #998 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#983 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
42%
56%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
34%
20%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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: 30-34% | 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: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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.
Calico Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33525 Ponnay
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Irwin Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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: 25-29% | 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.
Silver Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33525 Ponnay
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #77.
Yermo Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38280 Gleason St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2931
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2931
Grades: K-8
| 368 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 #998 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: 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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