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#484 of 691 schools in NV
French Ford Middle School
Middle School · Humboldt · Winnemucca, NV
A Humboldt middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5495 Palisade Drive, Winnemucca, NV 89445
- Math 24% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at French Ford Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where French Ford Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,033/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winnemucca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,801
Median home value
$258,200
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Humboldt
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
French Ford Middle School is listed in Humboldt; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About French Ford Middle School
French Ford Middle School is a public middle school in Winnemucca, NV, part of Humboldt, serving approximately 464 students in grades 5th-6th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about French Ford Middle School
What grades does French Ford Middle School serve?
French Ford Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend French Ford Middle School?
French Ford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Ford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Ford Middle School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does French Ford Middle School rank in NV?
French Ford Middle School ranks #484 of 691 schools in NV.
What is French Ford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
French Ford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at French Ford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, French Ford Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is French Ford Middle School a charter school?
No, French Ford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is French Ford Middle School a Title I school?
No, French Ford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for French Ford Middle School?
47.4% of students at French Ford Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (775) 623-8200
- Area population (ZIP 89445)
- 17,188
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89445; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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