Carson Valley Middle School

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
593 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.
593
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    399 (67.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    144 (24.3 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)782-2265
Website: http://cvms.dcsd.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
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 6 183
Grade 7 210
Grade 8 200
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
481 Students
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (4.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th