Carson Valley Middle School

cvms.dcsd.net/

591 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carson Valley Middle School, located in Gardnerville, Nevada, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Douglas County School District. Situated along the Highway 395 corridor, the school acts as a transitional academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The facility is deeply embedded in the local community, reflecting the small-town character of the Carson Valley while providing a structured setting focused on both core academic development and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Carson Valley Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs. The school is committed to fostering a supportive climate that encourages student participation and prepares adolescents for the challenges of secondary education. By balancing classroom instruction with opportunities for personal discovery, the school plays a vital role in shaping the academic and social trajectory of Gardnerville’s middle-grade students.

591

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carson Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	147
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	36
American Indian	8

White
381 (64.5%)
Hispanic
147 (24.9%)
Two or More
36 (6.1%)
Asian
16 (2.7%)
American Indian
8 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.5%)

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:	Douglas
Phone:	(775)782-2265
Website:	http://cvms.dcsd.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 6 193

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 193