- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sun Valley, NV
Desert Skies Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Skies Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000932
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Skies Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 875
- students enrolled
Desert Skies Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Desert Skies Middle School shrank from 978 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 320048000932 · Sun Valley, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
875 enr · 19:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Desert Skies Middle School shrank from 978 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Desert Skies Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school 875
Desert Skies Middle School
875 students
What this shows Desert Skies Middle School reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Skies Middle School compares
Desert Skies Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 7% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 24% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 56% in Nevada - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 17.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Desert Skies Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Skies Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Skies Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~875 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Skies Middle School
How many students attend Desert Skies Middle School?
Desert Skies Middle School has 875 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sun Valley, NV. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Skies Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Skies Middle School is 19:1, which is 7% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Skies Middle School?
95.6% of students at Desert Skies Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Skies Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Skies Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Sun Valley, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Skies Middle School?
Desert Skies Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Desert Skies Middle School, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.