Serving 400 students in grades 5-8, Yerington Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yerington Intermediate School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Yerington Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yerington Intermediate School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#493 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
46%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yerington Intermediate School's ranking?
Yerington Intermediate School is ranked #493 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Yerington Intermediate School?
400 students attend Yerington Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Yerington Intermediate School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yerington Intermediate School?
Yerington Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Yerington Intermediate School offer ?
Yerington Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yerington Intermediate School part of?
Yerington Intermediate School is part of Lyon School District.
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