- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sparks, NV
Sky Ranch Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sky Ranch Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320048000913
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sky Ranch Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sky Ranch Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Ranch Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Sky Ranch Middle School held near 1,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+50 students YoY 320048000913 · Sparks, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
1,206 enr · 23.6:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Sky Ranch Middle School held near 1,339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Sky Ranch 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
Sky Ranch Middle School
1,206 students
What this shows Sky Ranch Middle School reports 1,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sky Ranch Middle School compares
Sky Ranch 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 76% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,206
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Nevada - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.3%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Sky Ranch Middle School is more 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 Sky Ranch Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sky Ranch 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 (~1,206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sky Ranch Middle School
How many students attend Sky Ranch Middle School?
Sky Ranch Middle School has 1,206 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,289 (2022-23) → 1,339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sky Ranch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sky Ranch Middle School is 23.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sky Ranch Middle School?
18.7% of students at Sky Ranch Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sky Ranch Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sky Ranch Middle School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sky Ranch Middle School?
Sky Ranch Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Sky Ranch Middle School rank among middle schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Ranch Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Sky Ranch 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.