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Lucerne Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,107 students in Lucerne Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lucerne Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,107 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lucerne Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1653 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1652 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
57%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
37%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,588 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,156 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,588
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,156
$18,396
Best Lucerne Valley Unified School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucerne Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33233 Rabbit Springs Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Lucerne Valley Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10788 Barstow Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-7659
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-7659
Grades: K-6
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Lucerne Valley Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33233 Rabbit Springs Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Grades: 7-8
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lucerne Valley Unified School District?
Lucerne Valley Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,107 students.
What is the rank of Lucerne Valley Unified School District?
Lucerne Valley Unified School District is ranked #1653 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lucerne Valley Unified School District?
57% of Lucerne Valley Unified School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lucerne Valley Unified School District?
Lucerne Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lucerne Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,156 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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