Carson Valley Middle School vs Pau Wa Lu Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nevada, United States, 6.7 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
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Gardnerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
| Measure | Carson Valley Middle School Gardnerville, Nevada | Pau Wa Lu Middle School Gardnerville, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 106 | #22 of 106 |
| National rank | #6696 of 15,369 | #8875 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| city | Gardnerville | Gardnerville |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 44.3).
- •Carson Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Carson Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Carson Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 41.1%).
- •Pau Wa Lu Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.9).
- •Carson Valley Middle School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 460.
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 Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Valley Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 44.3 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 Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Gardnerville and Gardnerville in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Valley Middle School: 591. Pau Wa Lu Middle School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Valley Middle School and Pau Wa Lu Middle School rank in Nevada?
Carson Valley Middle School is 11th of 106 and Pau Wa Lu Middle School is 22nd of 106 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).