Summary:
The 89440 zip code area in Nevada is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Storey County School District. These schools, including Virginia City High School, Hugh Gallagher Elementary School, and Virginia City Middle School, demonstrate a strong overall performance, with several standout metrics and characteristics.
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School stands out as a top performer, ranking 67th out of 384 Nevada elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency, particularly in 4th grade, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.7. Similarly, Virginia City High School ranks 28th out of 96 Nevada high schools and earns a 4-star rating, significantly outperforming the district and state averages in ACT English proficiency for 11th graders while also maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 14.2.
Across the schools, the student population is predominantly white, ranging from 76% to 85.26% white students, with lower percentages of Hispanic and African American students. The free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 34% to 37.1%, indicate a moderate level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. However, the schools in the 89440 zip code area benefit from higher-than-average spending per student, ranging from $11,491 to $14,746, and relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a strong commitment to supporting student success.
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