Summary:
Lander, Nevada is home to a single middle school, Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Nevada middle schools over the past 3 years, there are opportunities to improve academic performance and address the needs of the student population.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School lags behind state and district averages in proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science on the SBAC assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's Math proficiency rate was 11.8% compared to the state average of 32.6%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24.1:1, despite spending $11,918 per student, which is above the state average. This suggests that additional resources may be needed to provide a more optimal learning environment for students.
Interestingly, 42.68% of students at Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need among the student population. This socioeconomic factor may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance compared to state and district averages. Addressing these disparities could be an important consideration in improving student outcomes at the school. With only one middle school serving the Lander area, there is a need for additional middle school options to foster competition and innovation in the region.
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