Sky Ranch Middle School vs Virginia Palmer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 3.3 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
Virginia Palmer Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
| Measure | Sky Ranch Middle School Sparks, Nevada | Virginia Palmer Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 106 | #243 of 408 |
| National rank | #6356 of 15,369 | #40423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,206 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sky Ranch Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 27.0).
- •Sky Ranch Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 100%).
- •Virginia Palmer Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 25.1).
- •Sky Ranch Middle School is the larger school with 1,206 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 Sky Ranch Middle School better than Virginia Palmer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sky Ranch Middle School ranks higher (56.0 vs 27.0 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 Virginia Palmer Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sky Ranch Middle School: 1,206. Virginia Palmer Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sky Ranch Middle School and Virginia Palmer Elementary rank in Nevada?
Sky Ranch Middle School is 9th of 106 and Virginia Palmer Elementary is 243rd of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).