Amargosa Valley Middle School

Nye
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa, NV 89020
40 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Amargosa Middle School, located in the rural community of Amargosa Valley, Nevada, serves as a vital educational hub within the Nye County School District. As a small-town institution, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where students can receive personalized attention. It provides a foundational middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and community involvement, offering resources for parents and students to stay engaged with the academic calendar and district policies. Situated in a unique desert landscape, Amargosa Middle School plays a central role in the local community, striving to provide its students with the essential tools, technology, and support systems necessary to succeed in a modern educational landscape despite the challenges often associated with remote or rural schooling.
40
Total Students
3.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    33 (82.5%)
  • White
    4 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    2 (5.0%)
  • Black
    1 (2.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nye
Phone: (775)372-5324
Website: http://amargosa.nye.k12.nv.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio