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Public elementary school · Storey · Virginia City, Nevada

Hugh Gallagher Elementary School

Hugh Gallagher Elementary School rates 6.8, right at the middle of Storey's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.1.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Storey median is 7.1.

#299 of 693 schools in Nevada · Storey: 2 elementary schools rated, median 7.1

The brief

A Storey elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Students at Hugh Gallagher Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

It ranks 299 of 693 schools in Nevada and 3 of 4 in Storey.

Math46%10 points above the Nevada average of 36%71 students tested · 2025 SBAC
Reading56%10 points above the Nevada average of 46%70 students tested · 2025 SBAC
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.2025 SBAC; 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.0
50% of the rating
Academics
7.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Hugh Gallagher Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$109,286
Median home value
$456,900
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
5.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
59
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
18
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Hugh Gallagher Elementary Schoolthis school
    6.8
  2. Sutro Elementary School4.3 mi
    5.0Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Hugh Gallagher Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #299 of 693 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
126
Student-teacher ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Storey County
Phone
(775) 847-0977
Rank in district
#3 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$20,562
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 89440)
828
Area median age
65.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

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.