Dayton Intermediate School

www.dis.lyoncsd.org

356 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Dayton Intermediate School, located in Dayton, Nevada, serves as a key educational institution within the Lyon County School District. Situated at 315 Dayton Valley Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition for students between elementary and middle school years. The curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, preparing students for the challenges of secondary education through a structured and engaging learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Dayton community, emphasizing collaboration between students, staff, and families to create a positive school culture. By utilizing resources provided by the Lyon County School District, Dayton Intermediate aims to offer diverse learning opportunities, including extracurricular activities and academic support systems. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the district-hosted website at http://dis.lyoncsd.org serves as the primary portal for students and parents.

356

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dayton Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	103
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
220 (61.8%)
Hispanic
103 (28.9%)
Two or More
16 (4.5%)
American Indian
6 (1.7%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lyon
Phone:	(775)246-6250
Website:	http://www.dis.lyoncsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	356
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 7 170

Grade 8 186