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4.9 avg / 10

Lander School District

School District · Battle Mountain, Nevada

Students: 1,077
Teachers (FTE): 44

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

Math Proficiency 21.7%
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ELA Proficiency 37.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lander with test data.

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%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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