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Carson Valley Middle School

1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
593
Students
Total enrolled
$12,964
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 43% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 593 students in grades 06–08 in Gardnerville, Nevada.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,964 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Carson Valley Middle School is a large middle in Gardnerville, Nevada, serving grades 06–08 with 593 students. The district invests $12,964 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, with a 22.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Carson Valley Middle School

593
Total Students
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution301 male · 292 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 144 students
Student Composition
67%
24%
Asian2%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320009000119

Academic Outcomes at Carson Valley Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 54th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89410

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,964Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,964
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,704
Student Support$2,463
Administration$1,556
Operations$1,945
Other$1,296
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,964 spent per student, an estimated $5,743 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
81%
State government
80.9%
Local (property tax)
9.6%
Federal programs
9.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
C. C. Meneley Elementary SchoolMinden Elementary SchoolGardnerville Elementary SchoolG. L. Scarselli Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
↓
High School
Douglas High SchoolGeorge Whittell High SchoolDouglas Nevada OnlineASPIRE Academy High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyDouglas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)782-2265
NCES ID: 320009000119
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Gardnerville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Douglas High School
1,643 students · 09–12
● 46 opp22% FRL
Mid
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
481 students · 06–08
● 48 opp36% FRL
Elem
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
413 students · PK–05
● 48 opp41% FRL
Elem
Minden Elementary School
380 students · PK–05
● 46 opp25% FRL
Elem
Gardnerville Elementary School
374 students · PK–05
● 45 opp35% FRL
Elem
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
368 students · PK–05
● 48 opp34% FRL
Elem
Jacks Valley Elementary School
356 students · PK–05
● 37 opp43% FRL
Elem
Pinon Hills Elementary School
280 students · PK–05
● 46 opp23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.