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#497 of 691 schools in NV

Silverland Middle School

Middle School · Lyon · Fernley, NV

A Lyon middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1100 Jasmine Lane, Fernley, NV 89408

  • Math 21% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.3% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.4% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment5.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$11,944
Chronic Absenteeism42%

Students at Silverland Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
68%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

* 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

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 Silverland 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

$87,723

Median home value

$352,600

Median rent

$1,504/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Dayton Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.47–8Not available366Compare →
Silver Stage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.75–8Not available324Compare →
Smith Valley SchoolsEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–12Not available189Compare →
Yerington Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.75–8Not available400Compare →

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
#7 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

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

About Silverland Middle School

Silverland Middle School is a public middle school in Fernley, NV, part of Lyon, serving approximately 643 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silverland Middle School

What grades does Silverland Middle School serve?

Silverland Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Silverland Middle School?

Silverland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverland Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silverland Middle School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Silverland Middle School rank in NV?

Silverland Middle School ranks #497 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Silverland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silverland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Silverland Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Silverland Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Silverland Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Silverland Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Silverland 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
643
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.0%
Area population (ZIP 89408)
24,025
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
35.7
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 89408; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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