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Carson Valley Middle School

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Carson Valley Middle School ranks 62 nd of 148 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 148 Nevada Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Nevada middle schools

Summary

Carson Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Gardnerville, Nevada, serving grades 6 through 8 with 591 students as part of the Douglas School District, which ranks 3rd of 12 Nevada districts in the available data. The school's own 2025–2026 statewide rank is 62nd of 148 middle schools (58th percentile, 3 stars), placing it slightly above the middle of Nevada middle schools. Its rank history shows a long decline from earlier top-quartile, 4-star years between 2015 and 2018, followed by relative stabilization in the 51st–69th percentile range over recent years.

Compared with nearby schools, Carson Valley Middle School posts the strongest math and reading proficiency of the group: 36.9% in math and 49.1% in reading, ahead of Pau Wa Lu Middle School (25.3% and 31.8%), Eagle Valley Middle School (20.8% and 34.7%), and Carson Middle School (29.4% and 40.4%). Science is the exception, where Pau Wa Lu (36.9%) and Carson Middle (32.4%) both edge out Carson Valley's 31.1%. Chronic absenteeism is a relative strength at 19.0%, below the state rate of 25.5% and well below Eagle Valley (27.0%) and Carson Middle (33.2%). The school also spends less per student ($12,656) and runs larger classes (21.2 students per teacher) than its neighbors.

Grade-level data shows 7th grade as a particular bright spot, with 40.7% proficient in math and 54.2% in reading, both well above district and state figures, while 8th-grade math at 36.2% also exceeds both benchmarks. The clearest weakness is 8th-grade science at 31.1%, below the Douglas 8th-grade figure of 33.1% and the state's 33.4%. Trends are mixed: math has improved for four straight years, reading has largely recovered after a 2023–24 dip, and science continues to fluctuate. Overall, Carson Valley Middle School is a solid, above-average Nevada middle school that performs well against its neighbors, with science as its main academic concern.

591

Students ?

21.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,656

Per pupil spending ?

29.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410

(775) 782-2265

District: Douglas

Students who attend Carson Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Douglas High School

Feeder schools for Carson Valley Middle School:

Elementary:	Gardnerville Elementary School
	Jacks Valley Elementary School
	Pinon Hills Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.5%

Hispanic:

24.9%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Nevada median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Nevada avg39%

62^nd of 148

Nevada public middle schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Douglas

3^rd of 12Douglas among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	62 of 148	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.2	59 of 151	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.0	75 of 153	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.3	61 of 152	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	59 of 151	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.6	45 of 145	69.0%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	52 of 159	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.7	33 of 114	71.1%	★★★★☆
2017	73.2	28 of 126	77.8%	★★★★☆
2016	77.5	22 of 122	82.0%	★★★★☆
2014	85.1	11 of 117	90.6%	★★★★★
2013	89.8	5 of 121	95.9%	★★★★★
2012	86.6	8 of 84	90.5%	★★★★★
2011	81.5	9 of 82	89.0%	★★★★★
2010	90.9	5 of 70	92.9%	★★★★★
2009	90.7	4 of 83	95.2%	★★★★★
2008	90.5	3 of 82	96.3%	★★★★★
2006	84.3	12 of 71	83.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	34.3	55 of 75	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	65.7	27 of 106	74.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	45.3	45 of 95	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	41.7	58 of 100	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	68.0	31 of 108	71.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	67.0	17 of 60	71.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	65.2	15 of 84	82.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	58.1	40 of 105	61.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2018)82nd percentile+11 vs school

Female (2018)75th percentile+3 vs school

Multi-racial (2018)72nd percentile~ school

Male (2018)71st percentile~ school

White (2018)62nd percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2018)53rd percentile-18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)42nd percentile-29 vs school

English Language Learner (2018)27th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?

Reading49%+4 vs state

Mathematics37%~ state avg

Science31%+6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)				SBAC Reading (2026)				SBAC Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carson Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	1477 Hwy 395	Gardnerville	89410	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 782-2265	591	28	21.2	29.3%	381 (64.5%)	3 (0.5%)	147 (24.9%)	16 (2.7%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	56.2	62^nd of 148 public middle schools	58.1%		58.2	59^th of 151 public middle schools	60.9%	3	34.2	40.7	36.2	36.9	47.1	54.2	46.1	49.1	31.1	31.1	$12,656	$882	$11,774
Douglas Nevada Online	Public, Virtual	6-8	1680 Bently Parkway	Minden	89423	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	Yes	No	(775) 392-1480	5	0			2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)											$11,020	$265	$10,755
Pau Wa Lu Middle School	Public	6-8	701 Long Valley Rd	Gardnerville	89460	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 265-6100	460	25	18.7	41.1%	277 (60.2%)	2 (0.4%)	122 (26.5%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (4.1%)	5 (1.1%)	33 (7.2%)	31.6	91^st of 148 public middle schools	38.5%		30.6	98^th of 151 public middle schools	35.1%	7	26.2	24.3	25.8	25.3	30.0	29.1	36.9	31.8	36.9	36.9	$15,754	$1,568	$14,186
Eagle Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	4151 E. Fifth St.	Carson City	89701	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	No	(775) 283-2600	854	48	17.6	47.0%	366 (42.9%)	2 (0.2%)	422 (49.4%)	14 (1.6%)	16 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.9%)	27.6	100^th of 148 public middle schools	32.4%		34.4	95^th of 151 public middle schools	37.1%	5	23.9	21.3	17.7	20.8	32.6	37.5	34.0	34.7	28.7	28.7	$13,314	$971	$12,343
Carson Middle School	Public	6-8	1140 W. King St.	Carson City	89703	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	No	(775) 283-2800	833	47	17.6	100.0%	358 (43.0%)	10 (1.2%)	376 (45.1%)	8 (1.0%)	19 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.1%)	41.3	83^rd of 148 public middle schools	43.9%		34.4	94^th of 151 public middle schools	37.7%	11	29.0	29.4	29.9	29.4	32.8	44.0	44.3	40.4	32.4	32.4	$13,812	$1,047	$12,765

Frequently Asked Questions about Carson Valley Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Carson Valley Middle School?

Students at Carson Valley Middle School are 64% White, 25% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Carson Valley Middle School a good school?

Carson Valley Middle School ranks 62^nd of 148 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Carson Valley Middle School in?

Douglas

What high school do graduates of Carson Valley Middle School attend?

Students who attend Carson Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Douglas High School

How many students attend Carson Valley Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 591 students attended Carson Valley 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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