Carson Valley Middle School

1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Carson Valley Middle School serves 655 students in grades 6-8.
Carson Valley Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in NV
  • Math Proficiency
    : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carson Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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School Overview

Carson Valley Middle School's student population of 655 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
655 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Carson Valley Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carson Valley Middle School is 0.49, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 684 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
23%
44%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
68%
29%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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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 Carson Valley Middle School's ranking?
Carson Valley Middle School is ranked #166 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Carson Valley Middle School?
655 students attend Carson Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Carson Valley Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Carson Valley Middle School offer ?
Carson Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carson Valley Middle School part of?
Carson Valley Middle School is part of Douglas County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 655 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 34% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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