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2.7 avg / 10

Esmeralda School District

School District · Dyer, Nevada

Students: 89
Teachers (FTE): 3

Avg Rating

2.7

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$35,114

Student-Teacher Ratio

29.7:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$35,114

+$21,039 vs Nevada median

District size

89 students

Smaller than Nevada median

About Esmeralda

Esmeralda is a Dyer, Nevada school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 89 students with a student-teacher ratio of 29.7:1. The district invests $35,114 per student annually.

With an average rating of 2.7/10, Esmeralda has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.

The highest-rated school in the district is Dyer Elementary School, which has a composite score of 2.7/10.

In standardized testing, Esmeralda students show an average math proficiency of 19.1% and ELA proficiency of 28.9%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Esmeralda, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 19.1%
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ELA Proficiency 28.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Esmeralda with test data.

District Details

State
Nevada
City
Dyer
Total Enrollment
89
Teachers (FTE)
3
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Esmeralda?

Esmeralda has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Esmeralda?

The average composite rating for Esmeralda is 2.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Esmeralda?

Esmeralda spends $35,114 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Esmeralda?

The average student-teacher ratio in Esmeralda is 29.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Esmeralda?

Dyer Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Esmeralda with a composite score of 2.7/10.

What are the test scores in Esmeralda?

Across schools in Esmeralda with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Esmeralda compare to other districts in Nevada?

Esmeralda has an average school rating of 2.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nevada by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
2.7/10
Math Proficiency
19.1%
ELA Proficiency
28.9%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nevada Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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