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#690 of 691 schools in NV

Dyer Elementary School

Elementary School · Esmeralda · Dyer, NV

An Esmeralda elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO. Box 129, Dyer, NV 89010

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 45:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-6.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio45:1
District spending per student$35,114
Chronic Absenteeism40%

Students at Dyer Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dyer Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,125

Median home value

$110,500

Median rent

$577/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

0%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Esmeralda

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Goldfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–8Not available22Compare →
Silver Peak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–8Not available11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Esmeralda

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$35,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dyer Elementary School is listed in Esmeralda; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dyer Elementary School

Dyer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dyer, NV, part of Esmeralda, serving approximately 45 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Dyer Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Dyer Elementary School is part of the Esmeralda County School District in Nevada 1. The district office schedule for Dyer is Monday through Thursday, and Fridays when school is in session, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 1. The Dyer office phone number is 775-572-3250 1. The district partners with the Nevada Department of Public Safety to provide the SafeVoice program, which allows students to submit anonymous safety tips 24/7/365 1. Jasmine Simental serves as the District SafeVoice Coordinator 1. The Esmeralda County School District states its vision is to foster a nurturing environment where children thrive academically, emotionally, and socially 1. Its mission is to provide holistic and innovative education through personalized instruction and rigorous academic standards 1. The district believes in the potential of all students and utilizes Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to achieve this 1. It also emphasizes citizenship, physical well-being, moral integrity, and respect for diversity 1. Meaningful engagement with families and community organizations is considered essential for student success 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.esmeraldacountyschools.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dyer Elementary School

What grades does Dyer Elementary School serve?

Dyer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Dyer Elementary School?

Dyer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary School is 45:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dyer Elementary School rank in NV?

Dyer Elementary School ranks #690 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Dyer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dyer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Dyer Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dyer Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dyer Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dyer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dyer Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dyer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dyer Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Dyer Elementary 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Esmeralda County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%
Area population (ZIP 89010)
355
Area median age
55.3
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 · 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.
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 89010; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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