Excellent
#80 of 691 schools in NV
Top 11% in state
Amargosa Valley Middle School
Middle School · Nye · Amargosa, NV
A Nye middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd., Amargosa, NV 89020
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amargosa Valley Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Amargosa Valley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,266
Median home value
$93,200
Median rent
$642/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
30.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Nye
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 53 | Compare → |
| Rosemary Clarke Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,056 | Compare → |
| Round Mountain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 59 | Compare → |
| Tonopah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nye
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #1 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amargosa Valley Middle School is listed in Nye; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amargosa Valley Middle School
Amargosa Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Amargosa, NV, part of Nye, serving approximately 54 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amargosa Valley Middle School
What grades does Amargosa Valley Middle School serve?
Amargosa Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Amargosa Valley Middle School?
Amargosa Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amargosa Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amargosa Valley Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amargosa Valley Middle School rank in NV?
Amargosa Valley Middle School ranks #80 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Amargosa Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amargosa Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amargosa Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amargosa Valley Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Amargosa Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Amargosa Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amargosa Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Amargosa Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amargosa Valley Middle School?
100.0% of students at Amargosa Valley Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nye County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (775) 372-5324
- Area population (ZIP 89020)
- 1,854
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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