- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fernley, NV
Silverland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Silverland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320030000810
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverland Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Fernley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverland Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverland Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Fernley, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Silverland Middle School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 320030000810 · Fernley, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 21.8:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernley High School (1,327 students)
Silverland Middle School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Silverland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fernley High S
Fernley High School
1,327 students
- Dayton High Sc
Dayton High School
748 students
- This school
Silverland Middle School
677 students
- Fernley Interm
Fernley Intermediate School
658 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
572 students
- East Valley El 518
East Valley Elementary School
518 students
What this shows Silverland Middle School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silverland Middle School compares
Silverland Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 61% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Nevada - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$11,944
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Silverland Middle School is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyon County School District reports $11,944 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silverland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dayton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~677 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Silverland Middle School
How many students attend Silverland Middle School?
Silverland Middle School has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fernley, NV. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverland Middle School is 21.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silverland Middle School?
30.2% of students at Silverland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Silverland Middle School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Fernley, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverland Middle School?
Silverland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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).
How does Silverland Middle School rank among public schools in Fernley?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverland Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Fernley, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fernley on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Silverland Middle School, Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students), Dayton High School (748 students), and Fernley Intermediate School (658 students). See the Lyon County School District district page for the complete list.