Summary:
The city of West Wendover, Nevada is home to three schools: West Wendover Elementary School, West Wendover High School, and West Wendover Middle School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the Elko school district.
The schools in West Wendover face significant challenges, with all three having 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating very high poverty levels in the community. Academically, the schools generally perform below state and district averages on standardized test scores, with West Wendover Middle School being the lowest performing. For example, in 2024-2025, only 13.7% of West Wendover Middle School students were proficient or better in math, compared to 35.4% statewide. Additionally, all three schools have very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.6% to 26.6%, which likely contributes to the low academic performance.
Despite these challenges, there are some positive signs. The schools' spending per student, ranging from $12,006 to $15,422, is generally in line with state averages, and the student-teacher ratios, ranging from 17.2 to 21.3, are reasonable compared to state averages. Additionally, West Wendover High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 81.6%, which, while below the state average, is not alarmingly low. With the right interventions and support, the schools in West Wendover have the potential to see meaningful progress in addressing the underlying socioeconomic challenges and improving academic performance.
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