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#562 of 691 schools in NV

Mcdermitt Elementary

Elementary School · Humboldt · Mcdermitt, NV

A Humboldt elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 98, Mcdermitt, NV 89421

  • Math 41% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 26:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26:1
District spending per student$14,283
Chronic Absenteeism48.1%

Students at Mcdermitt Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 36 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mcdermitt Elementary 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average572/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$17,500

Median home value

$80,400

College educated

6.6%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

52.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Humboldt

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#8 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

Mcdermitt Elementary is listed in Humboldt; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mcdermitt Elementary

Mcdermitt Elementary is a public elementary school in Mcdermitt, NV, part of Humboldt, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #562 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcdermitt Elementary

What grades does Mcdermitt Elementary serve?

Mcdermitt Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Mcdermitt Elementary?

Mcdermitt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdermitt Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcdermitt Elementary is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcdermitt Elementary rank in NV?

Mcdermitt Elementary ranks #562 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Mcdermitt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcdermitt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mcdermitt Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcdermitt Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mcdermitt Elementary a charter school?

No, Mcdermitt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mcdermitt Elementary a Title I school?

No, Mcdermitt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcdermitt Elementary?

100.0% of students at Mcdermitt Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
52
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Humboldt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.1%
Area population (ZIP 89421)
405
Area median age
48.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 89421; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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