- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Panaca, NV
Meadow Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320027000410
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Valley Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Panaca · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Panaca, NV.
School address
District: Lincoln County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320027000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Meadow Valley Middle School grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 320027000410 · Panaca, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 15.4:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Panaca Elementary School (193 students)
Meadow Valley Middle School grew from 78 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Meadow Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Panaca Element
Panaca Elementary School
193 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
161 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
151 students
- Pahranagat Val
Pahranagat Valley High School
90 students
- Caliente Eleme
Caliente Elementary School
87 students
- This school 77
Meadow Valley Middle School
77 students
What this shows Meadow Valley Middle School reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Valley Middle School compares
Meadow Valley Middle School is a growing 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 57% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 25% in Nevada - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Meadow Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln County School District reports $16,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panaca Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caliente Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Valley Middle School
How many students attend Meadow Valley Middle School?
Meadow Valley Middle School has 77 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Panaca, NV. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Valley Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 2% lower 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 Meadow Valley Middle School?
33.3% of students at Meadow Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Valley Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Panaca, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Valley Middle School?
Meadow Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meadow Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Panaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Panaca, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lincoln County School District?
Besides Meadow Valley Middle School, Lincoln County School District also operates Panaca Elementary School (193 students), Pahranagat Valley Elementary School (161 students), and Lincoln County High School (151 students). See the Lincoln County School District district page for the complete list.