Mineral School District
School District · Hawthorne, Nevada
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
37.2:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
37.2:1
Evaluating Mineral?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mineral as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Schurz Elementary
Schurz · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hawthorne Elementary
Hawthorne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mineral County High School
Hawthorne · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nevada rank
#17 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Nevada avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,490
+$4,415 vs Nevada median
District size
596 students
Smaller than Nevada median
The short answer
Mineral ranks #17 of 17 Nevada districts by overall school rating. Mineral's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Schurz Elementary (5.8/10), Hawthorne Elementary (5.0/10), and Mineral County High School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mineral
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schurz Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Hawthorne Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mineral County High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Hawthorne Junior High | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mineral
Mineral is a Hawthorne, Nevada school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 596 students with a student-teacher ratio of 37.2:1. The district invests $18,490 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Mineral demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Schurz Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Mineral students show an average math proficiency of 26.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mineral, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mineral with test data.
Schools in Mineral
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nevada
- City
- Hawthorne
- Total Enrollment
- 596
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mineral?
Mineral has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mineral?
The average composite rating for Mineral is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mineral?
Mineral spends $18,490 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mineral?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mineral is 37.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mineral?
Schurz Elementary is the highest-rated school in Mineral with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Mineral?
Across schools in Mineral with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mineral compare to other districts in Nevada?
Mineral has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 5 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.1%
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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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