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#133 of 691 schools in NV

Top 19% in state

Pahranagat Valley Middle School

Middle School · Lincoln · Alamo, NV

A Lincoln middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 298, Alamo, NV 89001

  • Math 26% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$16,711
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Pahranagat Valley Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pahranagat 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,543

Median home value

$194,700

Median rent

$738/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

1.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Lincoln

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meadow Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.97–8Not available82Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lincoln

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$16,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pahranagat Valley Middle School is listed in Lincoln; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pahranagat Valley Middle School

Pahranagat Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Alamo, NV, part of Lincoln, serving approximately 60 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pahranagat Valley Middle School

What grades does Pahranagat Valley Middle School serve?

Pahranagat Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pahranagat Valley Middle School?

Pahranagat Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pahranagat Valley Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pahranagat Valley Middle School rank in NV?

Pahranagat Valley Middle School ranks #133 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Pahranagat Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pahranagat Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Pahranagat Valley Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pahranagat Valley Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pahranagat Valley Middle School a charter school?

No, Pahranagat Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pahranagat Valley Middle School a Title I school?

No, Pahranagat Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pahranagat Valley Middle School?

31.7% of students at Pahranagat 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
60
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
Area population (ZIP 89001)
1,045
Area median age
45.5
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 · 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.
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 89001; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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