Lander School District
School District · Battle Mountain, Nevada
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,753
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,753
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Evaluating Lander?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lander as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
Battle Mountain · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Battle Mountain High School
Battle Mountain · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
Battle Mountain · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#16 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,753
+$678 vs Nevada median
District size
1,077 students
Smaller than Nevada median
The short answer
Lander ranks #16 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. Lander's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School (4.9/10), Battle Mountain High School (4.9/10), and Battle Mountain Elementary School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lander
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Battle Mountain High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Battle Mountain Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 4.7/10, Lander demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Battle Mountain High School, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lander students show an average math proficiency of 44.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.
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 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lander?
Across schools in Lander with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. 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 4.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
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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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