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Amargosa Valley Middle School

1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd., Amargosa, NV 89020NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
55
Students
Total enrolled
$14,566
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 43% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 55 students in grades 06–08 in Amargosa, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,566 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Amargosa Valley Middle School is a small middle in Amargosa, Nevada, serving grades 06–08 with 55 students. The district invests $14,566 per student — close to 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. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Amargosa Valley Middle School

55
Total Students
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
3
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution29 male · 26 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 55 students
Student Composition
24%
73%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino73%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320036000564

Academic Outcomes at Amargosa Valley Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 52th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 89020

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,566Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,566
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,409
Student Support$2,767
Administration$1,748
Operations$2,185
Other$1,457
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,566 spent per student, an estimated $6,453 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
79%
State government
79.3%
Local (property tax)
3.0%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Floyd Elementary SchoolJ G Johnson Elementary SchoolManse Elementary SchoolHafen Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Rosemary Clarke Middle SchoolTonopah Middle SchoolRound Mountain Middle SchoolPathways Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Pahrump Valley High SchoolBeatty High SchoolTonopah High SchoolPathways High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyNye County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (775)372-5324
NCES ID: 320036000564
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Amargosa seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Pahrump Valley High School
1,362 students · 09–12
● 40 opp100% FRL
Mid
Rosemary Clarke Middle School
1,060 students · 06–08
100% FRL
Elem
Floyd Elementary School
551 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Elem
J G Johnson Elementary School
518 students · PK–05
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
Manse Elementary School
515 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Elem
Hafen Elementary School
440 students · PK–05
100% FRL
Other
Mt Charleston Elementary School
196 students · PK–PK
● 40 opp100% FRL
Elem
Tonopah Elementary School
170 students · PK–05
● 52 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd., Amargosa, NV 89020
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.