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#576 of 691 schools in NV

Silver Stage Middle School

Middle School · Lyon · Silver Springs, NV

A Lyon middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3800 W. Spruce Avenue, Silver Springs, NV 89429

  • Math 14% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-2.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.4% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$11,944
Chronic Absenteeism52.2%

Students at Silver Stage Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency14%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
14%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 20 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

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 Silver Stage 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated892/100K

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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

$60,661

Median home value

$264,700

Median rent

$1,237/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Lyon

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dayton Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.47–8Not available366Compare →
Fernley Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.35–6Not available669Compare →
Silverland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.37–8Not available643Compare →
Smith Valley SchoolsEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–12Not available189Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lyon

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#12 of 18
District spending per student
$11,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Silver Stage Middle School is listed in Lyon; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Silver Stage Middle School

Silver Stage Middle School is a public middle school in Silver Springs, NV, part of Lyon, serving approximately 324 students in grades 5th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Stage Middle School

What grades does Silver Stage Middle School serve?

Silver Stage Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Silver Stage Middle School?

Silver Stage Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Stage Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Stage Middle School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silver Stage Middle School rank in NV?

Silver Stage Middle School ranks #576 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Silver Stage Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Stage Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Silver Stage Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Stage Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Silver Stage Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Silver Stage Middle School a Title I school?

No, Silver Stage Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Stage Middle School?

100.0% of students at Silver Stage 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.2%
Area population (ZIP 89429)
7,949
Area average commute
35.4 min
Area median age
53
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 89429; 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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