Summary:
The city of Winnemucca, Nevada is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Humboldt County School District. While the schools serve a diverse student population, with a majority of White and Hispanic students, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and resource allocation across the district.
Among the standout schools, Sonoma Heights Elementary emerges as the highest-performing, ranking 151 out of 384 Nevada elementary schools and boasting the best proficiency rates in Mathematics (47%) and Reading (38.3%) across all grades. Similarly, Winnemucca Junior High School stands out as the top-ranked middle school in the district, with the highest Science proficiency rate (50%) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.8. In contrast, the other schools generally lag behind the district and state averages in academic performance, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to address the specific challenges faced by these institutions.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic challenges within the Winnemucca community, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools, ranging from 37.7% at Albert M. Lowry High School to 100% at Grass Valley Elementary and Sonoma Heights Elementary. Additionally, the varying spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest potential equity concerns within the district, where some schools may be receiving more resources than others.
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