For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 607 students in Mineral County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Mineral County School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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
607 Students
482,853 Students
# Teachers
n/a
71 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Mineral 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 80% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
90 Students
4,064 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
26,340 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
213,612 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
44%
# Black Students
12 Students
59,324 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
339 Students
142,579 Students
% White Students
55%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
7,052 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
35,220 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
10,799
# Students in K Grade:
55
34,667
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
33,778
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
34,957
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
35,507
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
35,796
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
36,116
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
35,974
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
36,924
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
38,619
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
39,601
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
37,984
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
36,556
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
34,521
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,054
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,867 is higher than the state median of $12,001. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,830 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,867
$12,001
Spending / Student
$14,830
$12,163
Best Mineral County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 7-8
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Schurz Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4048 S. Hwy 95
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Adult Education
Alternative School
751 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3011
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3011
Grades: AE
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mineral County School District?
Mineral County School District manages 5 public schools serving 607 students.
What is the rank of Mineral County School District?
Mineral County School District is ranked #20 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 Mineral County School District?
55% of Mineral County School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Mineral County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,830 is higher than the state median of $12,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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