Summary:
Zip code 92398 contains one elementary school, Yermo Elementary, a K-8 school serving 368 students in the rural Silver Valley Unified district.
Yermo Elementary serves a community with significant economic need, with over 85% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school invests considerable resources, spending over $21,500 per student, which is above average. While academic performance in English, math, and science currently lags behind district and state averages, the school is on a strong positive trajectory, having dramatically improved its statewide ranking from the 16th to the 38th percentile in just two years. This indicates recent strategies are having a meaningful impact.
For parents, key points include the school's K-8 structure, its clear and rapid improvement, and areas for continued focus. Performance varies by grade, with some middle school grades performing closer to average, while chronic absenteeism is higher than average at 24.3%. The school's high per-student funding and rising rankings suggest it is actively working to support its students and overcome challenges, showing promise for continued growth in the coming years.
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