Yerington Intermediate School

Lyon
215 Pearl Street
Yerington, NV 89447
402 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Yerington Intermediate School, located at 215 Pearl Street in Yerington, Nevada, serves as a key educational institution within the Lyon County School District. The school provides a focused learning environment tailored specifically to the needs of students in the intermediate grade levels, acting as a transitional bridge between elementary and middle school education. By fostering a supportive academic culture, the school aims to help students develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth as they prepare for the rigors of higher education.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit community of Yerington, emphasizing local partnerships and student engagement. Through their official website, http://yis.lyoncsd.org, parents and community members can access resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular activities. As part of the Lyon County School District, Yerington Intermediate School is committed to providing a structured curriculum that aligns with state standards, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and inclusive environment.
402
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    171 (42.5%)
  • Hispanic
    158 (39.3%)
  • American Indian
    40 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    29 (7.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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)463-6833
Website: http://www.yis.lyoncsd.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 402
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 5 106
Grade 6 93
Grade 7 97
Grade 8 106
Gender Ratio