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Death Valley Unified School District

School District · Shoshone, California

Students: 17
Teachers (FTE): 3

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$59,417

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.7:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$59,417

+$41,770 vs California median

District size

17 students

Smaller than California median

About Death Valley Unified

Death Valley Unified is a Shoshone, California school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 17 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.7:1. The district invests $59,417 per student annually.

In standardized testing, Death Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 25.0% and ELA proficiency of 75.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Death Valley Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.0%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 75.0%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Death Valley Unified with test data.

Schools in Death Valley Unified

2 schools

District Details

State
California
City
Shoshone
Total Enrollment
17
Teachers (FTE)
3
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Death Valley Unified?

Death Valley Unified has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Death Valley Unified?

Academic rating data for Death Valley Unified is currently being processed. Check back soon for the district's average rating.

What is the per-pupil spending in Death Valley Unified?

Death Valley Unified spends $59,417 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Death Valley Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Death Valley Unified is 5.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Death Valley Unified?

School ratings for Death Valley Unified are still being calculated. Check back soon.

What are the test scores in Death Valley Unified?

Across schools in Death Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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