Paradise Valley School

Box Butte 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paradise Valley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paradise Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Paradise Valley School's student population of 32 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Paradise Valley School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradise Valley School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NV)
#344 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
26%
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21-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
44%
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Black
n/a
12%
White
85%
29%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
70%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paradise Valley School's ranking?
Paradise Valley School is ranked #344 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Paradise Valley School?
32 students attend Paradise Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Paradise Valley School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Paradise Valley School offer ?
Paradise Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paradise Valley School part of?
Paradise Valley School is part of Humboldt County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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