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#26 of 691 schools in NV

Top 4% in state

Orovada School

Elementary School · Humboldt · Orovada, NV

A Humboldt elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Kings River Ranch Rd. Box 85, Orovada, NV 89425

  • Math 45% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.4% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+9.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$14,283
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Orovada School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Orovada 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat 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

$60,302

Median home value

$300,900

College educated

33.7%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

0%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Humboldt

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Grass Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–4Not available472Compare →
Mcdermitt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–6Not available52Compare →
Sonoma Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–6Not available469Compare →

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
#1 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

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

About Orovada School

Orovada School is a public elementary school in Orovada, NV, part of Humboldt, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orovada School

What grades does Orovada School serve?

Orovada School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Orovada School?

Orovada School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orovada School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orovada School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orovada School rank in NV?

Orovada School ranks #26 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Orovada School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orovada School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Orovada School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orovada School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Orovada School a charter school?

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

Is Orovada School a Title I school?

No, Orovada School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orovada School?

100.0% of students at Orovada 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 – 8th
Enrollment
37
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Humboldt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 89425)
372
Area median age
59.4
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 89425; 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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