For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,030 students in Lander County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Lander County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
5 Schools
756 Schools
# Students
1,030 Students
482,853 Students
# Teachers
n/a
71 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Lander County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
35 Students
4,064 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
26,340 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
335 Students
213,612 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
44%
# Black Students
1 Student
59,324 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
612 Students
142,579 Students
% White Students
59%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
7,052 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
35,220 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
10,799
# Students in K Grade:
81
34,667
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
33,778
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
34,957
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
35,507
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
35,796
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
36,116
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
35,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
36,924
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
38,619
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
39,601
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
37,984
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
36,556
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
34,521
# Ungraded Students:
3
1,054
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,204 is higher than the state median of $12,001. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,703 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,204
$12,001
Spending / Student
$15,703
$12,163
Best Lander County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lander County Adult Ed
Alternative School
350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Grades: AE
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lander County School District?
Lander County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,030 students.
What is the rank of Lander County School District?
Lander County School District is ranked #16 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lander County School District?
59% of Lander County School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Lander County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,703 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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