Desert Skies Middle School vs Sky Ranch Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Nevada, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Skies Middle School
Sun Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
Sky Ranch Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,206 students
| Measure | Desert Skies Middle School Sun Valley, Nevada | Sky Ranch Middle School Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 106 | #9 of 106 |
| National rank | #15188 of 15,369 | #6356 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 875 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Sun Valley | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sky Ranch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 8.7).
- •Sky Ranch Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 100%).
- •Desert Skies Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 25.1).
- •Sky Ranch Middle School is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 875.
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 Desert Skies Middle School better than Sky Ranch Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sky Ranch Middle School ranks higher (56.0 vs 8.7 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 Desert Skies Middle School and Sky Ranch Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Skies Middle School: 875. Sky Ranch Middle School: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Skies Middle School and Sky Ranch Middle School rank in Nevada?
Desert Skies Middle School is 96th of 106 and Sky Ranch Middle School is 9th of 106 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).