Smith Valley Schools

20 Day Lane
Smith, NV 89430
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Smith Valley Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Smith Valley Schools's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
203 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Smith Valley Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith Valley Schools is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NV)
#334 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smith Valley Schools and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smith Valley Schools and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
18%
44%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Smith Valley Schools and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
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White
79%
29%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Smith Valley Schools and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
1%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NV.
0.35
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≥80%
80%
This chart display graduation rate of Smith Valley Schools and public school graduation rate of Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
70%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smith Valley Schools and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smith Valley Schools and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smith Valley Schools's ranking?
Smith Valley Schools is ranked #334 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Smith Valley Schools often compared to?
Smith Valley Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Yerington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith Valley Schools?
The graduation rate of Smith Valley Schools is 80%, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Smith Valley Schools?
203 students attend Smith Valley Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Smith Valley Schools students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Smith Valley Schools offer ?
Smith Valley Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Smith Valley Schools part of?
Smith Valley Schools is part of Lyon County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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