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SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

1200 WINDMILL FARMS, SPARKS, NV 89436WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
1,289
Students
Total enrolled
$14,973
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
25.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
63% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,289 students in grades 06–08 in SPARKS, Nevada.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,973 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
25.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a very large middle in SPARKS, Nevada, serving grades 06–08 with 1,289 students. The district invests $14,973 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 20% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at SKY RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,289
Total Students
25.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
20%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution681 male · 607 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility20%
National avg 52% · 253 students
Student Composition
55%
28%
8%
Asian5%
White55%
Hispanic / Latino28%
Black2%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 320048000913

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,973Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,973
State avg
$18,430
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,588
Student Support$2,845
Administration$1,797
Operations$2,246
Other$1,497
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,973 spent per student, an estimated $6,633 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
68%
20%
State government
68.2%
Local (property tax)
19.8%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 20% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyWashoe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (775)626-0060
NCES ID: 320048000913
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SPARKS 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.

Location
1200 WINDMILL FARMS, SPARKS, NV 89436
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.