Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Smith Valley Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smith Valley Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Smith Valley Schools's student population of 209 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smith Valley Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith Valley Schools is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
80%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith Valley Schools's ranking?
Smith Valley Schools is ranked #409 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Smith Valley Schools often compared to?
Smith Valley Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Yerington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith Valley Schools?
The graduation rate of Smith Valley Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Smith Valley Schools?
209 students attend Smith Valley Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Smith Valley Schools students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Valley Schools?
Smith Valley Schools has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Smith Valley Schools offer ?
Smith Valley Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Smith Valley Schools part of?
Smith Valley Schools is part of Lyon County School District.
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