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Silver Valley Unified School District

35320 Daggett-yermo Rd.
Yermo, CA 92398-0847
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
10,360 Schools
# Students
2,030 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Silver Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #997 of all 1,908 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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#983 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
34%
40%
47%
33%
29%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $19,978. 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 $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,383
$19,978
Spending / Student
$18,051
$18,399

Best Silver Valley Unified School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35484 Daggett/yermo Rd.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2963
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Tiefort View Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8700 Anzio St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-3123
Gr: 3-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Calico Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33525 Ponnay
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Fort Irwin Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Pork Chop Hill St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-1133
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Newberry Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33713 Newberry Rd.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 257-3211
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Silver Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33525 Ponnay
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Yermo Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
38280 Gleason St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2931
Gr: K-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1800 Blackhawk St.
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 386-1900
Gr: K-2 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Silver Valley Community Day
Alternative School
33525 Ponnay
Yermo, CA 92398
(760) 254-2715
Gr: 9-12

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 #997 out of 1,908 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 $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,030 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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