Garrett Elton M Jhs
Garrett Elton M Jhs serves 421 students in grades 6-8.
Garrett Elton M Jhs placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 36%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garrett Elton M Jhs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Garrett Elton M Jhs's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garrett Elton M Jhs is ranked within the top 10% of all 671 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Garrett Elton M Jhs is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 671 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
44%
Black
2%
12%
White
74%
30%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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