Serving 640 students in grades 5-8, Fernley Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Fernley Intermediate School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Fernley Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fernley Intermediate School is 0.60, 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
#288 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
28%
44%
Black
1%
12%
White
57%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Fernley Intermediate School is ranked #288 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Fernley Intermediate School often compared to?
Fernley Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Stage Middle School, Alyce Taylor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Fernley Intermediate School?
640 students attend Fernley Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fernley Intermediate School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernley Intermediate School?
Fernley Intermediate School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Fernley Intermediate School offer ?
Fernley Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fernley Intermediate School part of?
Fernley Intermediate School is part of Lyon County School District.
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