Dyer Elementary School
Dyer Elementary School serves 55 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Dyer Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dyer Elementary School's student population of 55 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dyer Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 671 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Dyer Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 671 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
62%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
27%
30%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Dyer Elementary School?
55 students attend Dyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dyer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dyer Elementary School?
Dyer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dyer Elementary School offer ?
Dyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dyer Elementary School part of?
Dyer Elementary School is part of Esmeralda County School District.
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