Serving 2 students in grades 6-8, Duckwater Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
42%
American Indian
50%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
26%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Duckwater Middle School?
2 students attend Duckwater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Duckwater Middle School students are American Indian, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Duckwater Middle School offer ?
Duckwater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duckwater Middle School part of?
Duckwater Middle School is part of Nye School District.
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