Desert Skies Middle School vs Virginia Palmer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.8 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
Virginia Palmer Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
| Measure | Desert Skies Middle School Sun Valley, Nevada | Virginia Palmer Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 106 | #243 of 408 |
| National rank | #15188 of 15,369 | #40423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 875 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Sun Valley | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Palmer Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 8.7).
- •Virginia Palmer Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.0).
- •Desert Skies Middle School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 419.
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 Virginia Palmer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Palmer Elementary ranks higher (27.0 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 Virginia Palmer Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Skies Middle School: 875. Virginia Palmer Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Skies Middle School and Virginia Palmer Elementary rank in Nevada?
Desert Skies Middle School is 96th of 106 and Virginia Palmer Elementary is 243rd of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).