At a glance
Reported students
677
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada middle enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 114 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Silverland Middle School: 677 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
22.9:1 reported; state peer median 21.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 652
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Silverland Middle School
Silverland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Fernley. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Lyon. NCES reports 677 students for 2024–25.
Among 114 middle schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 843.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, close to the Nevada median of 21.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.3%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Silverland Middle School
- 1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.7%
- Hispanic30.3%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lyon
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fernley Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
658 reported students
Yerington Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–08
402 reported students
Dayton Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 07–08
356 reported students
Silver Stage Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
327 reported students
Dayton High School
High · Grades 09–12
748 reported students
Cottonwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
572 reported students
Public schools near Silverland Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elementary School Elementary · Lyon | PK–04 | 572 | 1.7 mi |
| Fernley High School High · Lyon | 09–12 | 1,327 | 2.6 mi |
| Fernley Elementary School Elementary · Lyon | PK–04 | 442 | 2.9 mi |
| Fernley Intermediate School Middle · Lyon | 05–06 | 658 | 3 mi |
| East Valley Elementary School Elementary · Lyon | PK–04 | 518 | 3.2 mi |
| Natchez Elementary Elementary · Washoe County | KG–05 | 121 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Silverland Middle School
What grades does Silverland Middle School serve?
Silverland Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lyon.
How many students attend Silverland Middle School?
Silverland Middle School reported 677 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 114 Nevada middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 652 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Silverland Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 22.9:1, based on 677 students and 29.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nevada median for the same school level is 21.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Silverland Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Silverland Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lyon attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Silverland Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Silverland Middle School in?
Silverland Middle School is part of Lyon, based in Yerington, NV, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Silverland Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cottonwood Elementary School (1.7 mi), Fernley High School (2.6 mi), Fernley Elementary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.