Douglas School District
School District · Minden, Nevada
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
16
7 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,089
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#6 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,089
$1,986 vs Nevada median
District size
5,036 students
Larger than Nevada median
About Douglas
Douglas is a Minden, Nevada school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 5,036 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $12,089 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Douglas demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jacks Valley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Douglas students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 48.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Douglas, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Douglas with test data.
Schools in Douglas
16 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Minden
- Total Enrollment
- 5,036
- Teachers (FTE)
- 271
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Douglas?
Douglas has 16 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Douglas?
The average composite rating for Douglas is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Douglas?
Douglas spends $12,089 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Douglas?
The average student-teacher ratio in Douglas is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Douglas?
Jacks Valley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Douglas with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Douglas?
Across schools in Douglas with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Douglas compare to other districts in Nevada?
Douglas has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nevada by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Douglas with neighboring districts in the state.
- Clark County (383)
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- State Sponsored Charter Schools (81)
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- Nye (25)
- Lyon (21)
- Humboldt (15)
- Carson City (13)
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- Pershing (6)
- Lander (5)
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- Storey (4)
- Eureka (3)
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- Slam Arizona Inc. (1001859) (1)
- Davidson Academy (1)
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- South Harney Sd 33 (1)
- Pyramid Lake High School (1)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nevada Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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