Silver Valley Unified School District
School District · Yermo, California
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,932
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,932
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Silver Valley Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Silver Valley Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Silver Valley High
Yermo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Irwin Middle
Yermo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Newberry Springs Elementary
Yermo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#186 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,932
+$3,285 vs California median
District size
2,030 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Silver Valley Unified ranks #186 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Silver Valley Unified's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Silver Valley High (8.5/10), Fort Irwin Middle (8.0/10), and Newberry Springs Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Silver Valley Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Silver Valley Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Valley High | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Fort Irwin Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Newberry Springs Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Tiefort View Intermediate | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Calico Continuation High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Silver Valley Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Yermo Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Silver Valley Unified
Silver Valley Unified is a Yermo, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,030 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $20,932 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Silver Valley Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Silver Valley High, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Silver Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 33.8% and ELA proficiency of 44.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Silver Valley Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Silver Valley Unified with test data.
Schools in Silver Valley Unified
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Yermo
- Total Enrollment
- 2,030
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Silver Valley Unified?
Silver Valley Unified has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Silver Valley Unified?
The average composite rating for Silver Valley Unified is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Silver Valley Unified?
Silver Valley Unified spends $20,932 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Silver Valley Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Silver Valley Unified is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Silver Valley Unified?
Silver Valley High is the highest-rated school in Silver Valley Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Silver Valley Unified?
Across schools in Silver Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Silver Valley Unified compare to other districts in California?
Silver Valley Unified has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.4%
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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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