Summary:
The 89883 zip code in Nevada is home to a single middle school, West Wendover Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school's performance is below state and Elko district averages, ranking 119 out of 151 Nevada middle schools and earning a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Wendover Middle School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6% and consistently low academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 13.7% of students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 28.6% in the Elko district and 35.4% statewide. Similarly, 26.9% of students were proficient or better in SBAC Reading, compared to 33.7% in the Elko district and 45.6% statewide. The school also struggles in SBAC Science, with 25.4% of students proficient or better, compared to 19.7% in the Elko district and 27.2% statewide.
Despite higher spending per student at $12,006, which is above the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 18.9, which is slightly higher than the state average, West Wendover Middle School continues to underperform. The school's high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that economic disadvantage may be a contributing factor to the school's challenges. Addressing the root causes of the school's low performance, such as chronic absenteeism and the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population, will be crucial for improving student outcomes.
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