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#888 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 9% in state

Silver Valley High

High School · Silver Valley Unified · Yermo, CA

A Silver Valley Unified high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 847, Yermo, CA 92398

  • Math 38% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.2 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$20,932
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Silver Valley High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Silver Valley High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low231/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,664

Median home value

$185,500

Median rent

$626/mo

College educated

6.5%

Homeownership

51.9%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92398; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
17.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calico Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified6.16–122.5 mi36Compare →
Silver Valley AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.8K–122.5 mi43Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Silver Valley Unified

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$20,932NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Silver Valley High is listed in Silver Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silver Valley High

Silver Valley High is a public high school in Yermo, CA, part of Silver Valley Unified, serving approximately 379 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Valley High

What grades does Silver Valley High serve?

Silver Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Silver Valley High?

Silver Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Valley High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Valley High rank in CA?

Silver Valley High ranks #888 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Silver Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Silver Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Valley High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Silver Valley High a charter school?

No, Silver Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Silver Valley High a Title I school?

No, Silver Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Valley High?

61.7% of students at Silver Valley High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 92398)
1,657
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92398; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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