Fernley Intermediate School

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
320 Hwy 95A South
Fernley, NV 89408
640 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Fernley Intermediate School, located at 320 Hwy 95A South in Fernley, Nevada, serves as a key educational institution within the Lyon County School District. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional developmental needs of students in the upper elementary and early middle school grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to higher levels of secondary education.

The school functions as a central part of the Fernley community, utilizing its official website (http://fis.lyoncsd.org) to keep parents, students, and staff connected and informed. Through the Lyon County School District, the institution prioritizes core curriculum standards while encouraging student engagement through various school activities and academic resources. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, Fernley Intermediate School aims to provide a stable and productive foundation for its students as they progress through their formative school years.
640
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    362 (56.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    179 (28.0 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (7.5 %)
  • American Indian
    21 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.1 %)
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 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)575-3390
Website: http://www.fis.lyoncsd.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 658
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 5 302
Grade 6 338
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Silverland Middle School
LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
643 Students
1100 Jasmine Lane
Fernley, NV 89408 (3.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th