Carson Valley Middle School vs Minden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Valley Middle School
Gardnerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
Minden Elementary School
Minden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Carson Valley Middle School Gardnerville, Nevada | Minden Elementary School Minden, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 106 | #28 of 408 |
| National rank | #6696 of 15,369 | #14803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| city | Gardnerville | Minden |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 54.3).
- •Minden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Minden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Carson Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 32.1%).
- •Minden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.9).
- •Carson Valley Middle School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 371.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carson Valley Middle School better than Minden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Minden Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 54.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carson Valley Middle School and Minden Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gardnerville and Minden in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Valley Middle School: 591. Minden Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Valley Middle School and Minden Elementary School rank in Nevada?
Carson Valley Middle School is 11th of 106 and Minden Elementary School is 28th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).