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Lucerne Valley Unified School District

8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356-7678
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026 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.
Public Schools in Lucerne Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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
10,357 Schools
# Students
1,107 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lucerne Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #1706 of all 1,908 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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1612 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
34%
29%
47%
15-19%
29%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,156 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,588
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,156
$18,395

Best Lucerne Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucerne Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
33233 Rabbit Springs Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Lucerne Valley Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10788 Barstow Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-7659
Gr: K-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Lucerne Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33233 Rabbit Springs Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2124
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
8560 Aliento Rd.
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
(760) 248-2408
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

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 #1706 out of 1,908 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 $18,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,107 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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