Middle Schools in Carson City

The two middle schools located in Carson City, Nevada serve students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Carson Middle School appears to be the higher-performing school overall, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to Eagle Valley Middle School's 2-star rating.

Carson Middle School outperforms Eagle Valley Middle School on most academic metrics, including higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and science. Both schools serve predominantly low-income communities, with very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients. However, the schools differ in their racial demographics, with Carson Middle School having a higher percentage of White students and Eagle Valley Middle School having a higher percentage of Hispanic students.

Despite the performance differences, the two schools have similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing levels may be contributing to the observed academic outcomes. Further investigation into the schools' teaching practices, curriculum, and leadership could provide valuable insights to support student success across all middle schools in the Carson City area.