Lander School District
School District · Battle Mountain, Nevada
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,753
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,753
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#16 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,753
+$678 vs Nevada median
District size
1,077 students
Smaller than Nevada median
About Lander
Lander is a Battle Mountain, Nevada school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,077 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.5:1. The district invests $14,753 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Lander demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Battle Mountain High School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lander students show an average math proficiency of 21.7% and ELA proficiency of 37.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lander, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lander with test data.
Schools in Lander
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Battle Mountain
- Total Enrollment
- 1,077
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lander?
Lander has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lander?
The average composite rating for Lander is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lander?
Lander spends $14,753 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lander?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lander is 24.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lander?
Battle Mountain High School is the highest-rated school in Lander with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lander?
Across schools in Lander with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lander compare to other districts in Nevada?
Lander has an average school rating of 4.9/10 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.4%
Resources
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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Compare Lander with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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