Silverland Middle School

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Silverland Middle School ranks 108 th of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Silverland Middle School is a public middle school located in Fernley, Nevada, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 643 students. The school is part of the Lyon School District, which is ranked 11th out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Silverland Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in SBAC Mathematics (22.3%) and SBAC Reading (22.4%) significantly lower than the state averages of 32.6% and 41.3%, respectively. However, the school has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 7 Nevada middle schools for Native American students and 4th out of 84 for Special Education students in the 2017-2018 school year. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,220 in the 2019-2020 school year to $10,414 in the 2021-2022 school year.

Silverland Middle School's performance is generally lower than that of the nearby Silver Stage Middle School and Fernley Intermediate School, both of which are also part of the Lyon School District. The school has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 27th out of 117 Nevada middle schools in the 2013-2014 school year to 108th out of 153 in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting a need for improvement in the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1100 Jasmine Lane
Fernley, NV 89408

(775) 575-1575

District: Lyon

SchoolDigger Rank:
108^th of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,414

Students who attend Silverland Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fernley High School

Feeder schools for Silverland Middle School:

Elementary:	Cottonwood Elementary School
	East Valley Elementary School
	Fernley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 643

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.5%

Hispanic:

30.9%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silverland Middle School ranks worse than 70.6% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Lyon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), Hispanic (30.9%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silverland Middle School is 20.7. 2 middle schools in the Lyon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Silverland Middle School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silverland Middle School is $10,414, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Lyon School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Silverland Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Silverland Middle School 108^th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Silverland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Lyon:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyon 11^th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Silverland Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Silverland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile
2012	44.82	48^th	84	42.9%
2013	64.90	37^th	121	69.4%
2014	72.32	27^th	117	76.9%
2016	65.02	36^th	122	70.5%
2017	56.87	41^st	126	67.5%
2018	71.61	29^th	114	74.6%
2019	56.63	65^th	159	59.1%
2021	24.09	106^th	145	26.9%
2022	31.30	98^th	151	35.1%
2023	23.72	115^th	152	24.3%
2024	24.04	108^th	153	29.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Silverland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.55	4^th	84	95.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Silverland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.61	34^th	100	66.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Silverland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.60	25^th	106	76.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Silverland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.94	28^th	108	74.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Silverland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.82	22^nd	95	76.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Silverland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	77.80	1^st	7	85.7%

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Rank History for White students at Silverland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.84	38^th	105	63.8%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Silverland Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	374	11	9	120	20	5	20	0	559
2012	356	8	9	125	9	2	30	0	539
2013	332	3	12	100	21	1	34	0	503
2014	340	5	8	105	24	5	42	0	529
2015	354	7	7	127	21	6	39	0	561
2016	344	6	7	129	23	3	40	0	552
2017	370	6	9	131	33	5	3	0	557
2018	396	5	9	140	30	4	10	0	594
2019	410	13	10	165	30	5	17	0	650
2020	408	9	12	181	32	9	25	0	676
2021	394	7	12	186	28	6	39	0	672
2022	389	8	7	178	29	5	38	0	654
2023	374	14	9	173	26	4	43	0	643
2024	344	15	13	199	21	5	45	1	643

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Silverland Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	559	31.0	18.0	46
2012	539	28.0	19.2	45.5
2013	503	29.0	17.3	44.5
2014	529	27.0	19.5	45.2
2015	561	13.0	43.1	44.2
2016	552	29.0	19.0	52.9
2017	557	28.0	19.8	49.4
2018	594	30.0	19.8	49
2019	650	31.0	20.9	51.2
2020	676	32.0	21.1	43.9
2021	672	36.0	18.6	42.9
2022	654	n/a	n/a	31.2
2023	643	31.0	20.7	34.8
2024	643	31.0	20.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Silverland Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	559	31.0	18.0	46
2012	539	28.0	19.2	45.5
2013	503	29.0	17.3	44.5
2014	529	27.0	19.5	45.2
2015	561	13.0	43.1	44.2
2016	552	29.0	19.0	52.9
2017	557	28.0	19.8	49.4
2018	594	30.0	19.8	49
2019	650	31.0	20.9	51.2
2020	676	32.0	21.1	43.9
2021	672	36.0	18.6	42.9
2022	654	n/a	n/a	31.2
2023	643	31.0	20.7	34.8
2024	643	31.0	20.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Silverland Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$304 (3.7%)	$7,941 (96.3%)	$8,244
2020	$353 (4.3%)	$7,867 (95.7%)	$8,220
2021	$561 (6.3%)	$8,309 (93.7%)	$8,870
2022	$1,235 (11.9%)	$9,179 (88.1%)	$10,414

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silverland Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 159 Middle schools	Ranks 115^th of 152 Middle schools	34.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Silverland Middle School)	38.4	21.6	16.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lyon)	33.9	22.4	11.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	32.4	27.6	4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Silverland Middle School)	50	26.9	23.1%
7th Grade Reading (Lyon)	45.3	30.4	14.9%
7th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.9	42.1	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Silverland Middle School)	33.9	14	19.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lyon)	30.3	14	16.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	30.3	22.8	7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Silverland Middle School)	57.5	20.9	36.6%
8th Grade Reading (Lyon)	47.5	24.5	23%
8th Grade Reading (Nevada)	47.5	39.4	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Silverland Middle School)	40.8	33.7	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Lyon)	40.6	28.8	11.8%
8th Grade Science (Nevada)	36.8	32.7	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Silverland Middle School)	36.2	17.7	18.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Lyon)	34.3	24.4	9.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (Silverland Middle School)	53.6	23.9	29.7%
All Grades Reading (Lyon)	42.7	29.2	13.5%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%
All Grades Science (Silverland Middle School)	40.8	33.7	7.1%
All Grades Science (Lyon)	31.9	18.8	13.1%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	30.5	26	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	650	643	1.1%
African American	13	14	7.7%
American Indian	30	26	13.3%
Asian	10	9	10%
Hispanic	165	173	4.8%
Pacific Islander	5	4	20%
White	410	374	8.8%
Two or More Races	17	43	152.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.2%	34.8%	16.4%

Schools Near Silverland Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)					SBAC Reading (2024)					SBAC Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silverland Middle School	Public	7-8	1100 Jasmine Lane	Fernley	89408	Lyon County	Lyon	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 575-1575	643	31	20.7	100.0%	344 (53.5%)	15 (2.3%)	199 (30.9%)	13 (2.0%)	21 (3.3%)	5 (0.8%)	45 (7.0%)	24	108^th of 153 public middle schools	29.4%		23.7	115^th of 152 public middle schools	24.3%	7			27.2	16.9	22.3			26.9	17.5	22.4		28.4	28.4	$10,414	$1,235	$9,179
Fernley Intermediate School	Public	5-6	320 Hwy 95A South	Fernley	89408	Lyon County	Lyon	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 575-3390	669	32	21.2	100.0%	384 (57.4%)	6 (0.9%)	173 (25.9%)	12 (1.8%)	24 (3.6%)	11 (1.6%)	58 (8.7%)								(n/a)	22.6	28.4			25.4	35.8	32.1			34.1	7.0		7.0	$10,909	$1,399	$9,510
Silver Stage Middle School	Public	5-8	3800 W. Spruce Avenue	Silver Springs	89429	Lyon County	Lyon	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 577-5050	324	17	19.6	100.0%	234 (72.2%)	4 (1.2%)	63 (19.4%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.6%)	19.9	118^th of 153 public middle schools	22.9%		29.5	98^th of 152 public middle schools	35.5%	20			13.5		9.9	17.5	22.2	23.0	21.3	20.9		35.4	19.8	$11,521	$1,519	$10,003

Frequently Asked Questions about Silverland Middle School

What district is Silverland Middle School in?

Lyon

How many students attend Silverland Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 643 students attended Silverland Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Silverland Middle School?

Students at Silverland Middle School are 53% White, 31% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Silverland Middle School attend?

Students who attend Silverland Middle School usually go on to attend Fernley High School

Is Silverland Middle School a good school?

Silverland Middle School ranks 108^th of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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