Sky Ranch Middle School vs Van Gorder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,206 students
Van Gorder Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students
| Measure | Sky Ranch Middle School Sparks, Nevada | Van Gorder Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 106 | #7 of 408 |
| National rank | #6356 of 15,369 | #6911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,206 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 73% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Gorder Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 56.0).
- •Van Gorder Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 22.6%).
- •Van Gorder Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 25.1).
- •Sky Ranch Middle School is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 649.
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 Sky Ranch Middle School better than Van Gorder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Van Gorder Elementary ranks higher (76.7 vs 56.0 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 Sky Ranch Middle School and Van Gorder Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sky Ranch Middle School: 1,206. Van Gorder Elementary: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sky Ranch Middle School and Van Gorder Elementary rank in Nevada?
Sky Ranch Middle School is 9th of 106 and Van Gorder Elementary is 7th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).