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#296 of 691 schools in NV
Top 43% in state
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Elementary School · Storey · Virginia City, NV
A Storey elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box C, Virginia City, NV 89440
- Math 46% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hugh Gallagher Elementary 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,286
Median home value
$456,900
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Hillside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Storey
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is listed in Storey; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is a public elementary school in Virginia City, NV, part of Storey, serving approximately 126 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hugh Gallagher Elementary School
What grades does Hugh Gallagher Elementary School serve?
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hugh Gallagher Elementary School rank in NV?
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School ranks #296 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Hugh Gallagher Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hugh Gallagher Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hugh Gallagher Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hugh Gallagher Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hugh Gallagher Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hugh Gallagher Elementary School?
23.0% of students at Hugh Gallagher Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Storey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (775) 847-0977
- Area population (ZIP 89440)
- 828
- Area median age
- 65.6
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 89440; 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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