Serving 3 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Duckwater Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 48%).
Top Rankings
Duckwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
33%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
67%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
11%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
22%
2%
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 36% NV state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NV state average).
How many students attend Duckwater Elementary School?
3 students attend Duckwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Duckwater Elementary School students are Two or more races, and 33% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Duckwater Elementary School offer ?
Duckwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duckwater Elementary School part of?
Duckwater Elementary School is part of Nye County School District.
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