Academics
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Students at Smith Valley Schools score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Smith Valley Schools 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$170,571
Median home value
$670,800
College educated
0%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Lyon
No verified same-level alternatives
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Lyon
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Smith Valley Schools is listed in Lyon; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Valley Schools
Smith Valley Schools is a public school in Smith, NV, part of Lyon, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Smith Valley Schools
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Valley Schools
What grades does Smith Valley Schools serve?
Smith Valley Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Smith Valley Schools?
Smith Valley Schools has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Valley Schools is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Valley Schools rank in NV?
Smith Valley Schools ranks #351 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Smith Valley Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Valley Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Smith Valley Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Valley Schools has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smith Valley Schools a charter school?
No, Smith Valley Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Valley Schools a Title I school?
No, Smith Valley Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Valley Schools?
13.2% of students at Smith Valley Schools 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (775) 465-2332
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 89430)
- 84
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 · 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 89430; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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