Serving 1,339 students in grades 6-8, Sky Ranch Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sky Ranch Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sky Ranch Middle School's student population of 1,339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sky Ranch Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sky Ranch Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
30%
45%
Black
2%
12%
White
53%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sky Ranch Middle School's ranking?
Sky Ranch Middle School is ranked #118 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Sky Ranch Middle School often compared to?
Sky Ranch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, Yvonne Shaw Middle School, Marce Herz Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Sky Ranch Middle School?
1,339 students attend Sky Ranch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sky Ranch Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sky Ranch Middle School?
Sky Ranch Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Sky Ranch Middle School offer ?
Sky Ranch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sky Ranch Middle School part of?
Sky Ranch Middle School is part of Washoe County School District.
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