Sky Ranch Middle School

Summary:

Sky Ranch Middle School is a public magnet middle school located in Sparks, Nevada, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,289 students. As part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Sky Ranch Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas.

The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.24% to 19.63% over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Edward L. Pine Middle School, E. Otis Vaughn Middle School, Sparks Middle School, and Desert Skies Middle School, all of which have 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Sky Ranch Middle School has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $7,174 in 2019-2020 to $8,727 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the spending at nearby schools.

The strong academic performance and efficient resource allocation at Sky Ranch Middle School suggest the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. While the school outperforms many of the nearby schools, some of the lower-performing schools serve higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, indicating that the socioeconomic status of the student population may be a significant factor in academic achievement. The success of Sky Ranch Middle School could provide valuable insights for other schools in the district and serve as a model for effective middle school education.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1200 Windmill Farms
       Sparks, NV  89436


(775) 626-0060

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,727 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  1,289

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
Hispanic:
28.0%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sky Ranch Middle School ranks better than 75.2% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks 4th among 18 ranked middle schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sky Ranch Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Washoe County School District. Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), Hispanic (28%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sky Ranch Middle School is 25. 15 middle schools in the Washoe County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Sky Ranch Middle School employs 51.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sky Ranch Middle School is $8,727. 16 middle schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sky Ranch Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sky Ranch Middle School 38th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Sky Ranch Middle School in the ranking list.)

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sky Ranch Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.41 27th 145 81.4%
2022 82.42 24th 151 84.1%
2023 80.53 31st 152 79.6%
2024 76.77 38th 153 75.2%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sky Ranch Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 798 31 75 330 7 13 93 0 1347
2021 728 30 70 351 6 11 103 0 1299
2022 721 33 72 349 8 10 112 0 1305
2023 705 30 66 361 11 8 107 1 1289

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 Sky Ranch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 1347 74.0 18.2 22.6
2021 1299 78.0 16.6 18.5
2022 1305 n/a n/a 17.2
2023 1289 51.4 25.0 19.6

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 Sky Ranch Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 1347 74.0 18.2 22.6
2021 1299 78.0 16.6 18.5
2022 1305 n/a n/a 17.2
2023 1289 51.4 25.0 19.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sky Ranch Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $89 (1.2%) $7,085 (98.8%) $7,174
2021 $363 (4.5%) $7,707 (95.5%) $8,070
2022 $534 (6.1%) $8,192 (93.9%) $8,727

Data source: Nevada Department of Education


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Sky Ranch Middle School ranks 38th of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sky Ranch Middle School are 55% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,289 students attended Sky Ranch Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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