Silver Valley Unified

The Silver Valley Unified school district in California serves 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 850 out of 1568 school districts in the state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Silver Valley High School is consistently high-performing, ranking in the top 25% of California high schools over the past 3 years with a 4-star rating. It boasts a 94.3% four-year graduation rate, 1.9% dropout rate, and strong test scores that outperform the district and state averages. Fort Irwin Middle School is also a standout, ranking in the top 30% of California middle schools with a 4-star rating and impressive test scores. Additionally, Tiefort View Intermediate is a top-performing elementary school, ranking in the top 40% in the state with strong test scores.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the district. While some schools excel, others like Yermo Elementary and Newberry Springs Elementary struggle, with test scores well below the district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism is also a major concern, ranging from 9.0% to 66.7% across the schools. Additionally, the schools with the highest rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest academic performance, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes.