Death Valley Unified
Inyo County school performance
Death Valley Unified is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among California school districts.
Only 47.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 23.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.5% |
| District Reading Rank | 445 / 977 (55th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 674 / 977 (31st percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 7:1 |
| Spend per Student | $95,928 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 21 |
| Low-Income Students | 11 (52.4%) |
| English Learners | 5 (23.8%) |
Test score trends
Reading rose 12.1 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period. Math fell 1.5 points from last year and fell 9.8 points over the full period.
Board Members
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2024.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2024.
Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2024.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
No reported results for 2024.
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How does Death Valley Unified rank in California?
Death Valley Unified ranks No. 445 of 977 in reading and No. 674 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
Which districts should I compare with Death Valley Unified?
Unified districts in Inyo County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Death Valley UnifiedThis district | 23.5% | 47.1% |
| Owens Valley Unified | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| Big Pine Unified | 33.0% | 31.8% |
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