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#444 of 691 schools in NV
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Middle School · Douglas · Gardnerville, NV
A Douglas middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Long Valley Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89460
- Math 22% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pau Wa Lu Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pau Wa Lu 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated885/100K
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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
$91,778
Median home value
$485,700
Median rent
$1,472/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Alt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 5.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Douglas Nevada OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 20 | 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.
Douglas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pau Wa Lu Middle School is listed in Douglas; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Pau Wa Lu Middle School is a public middle school in Gardnerville, NV, part of Douglas, serving approximately 459 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pau Wa Lu Middle School
What grades does Pau Wa Lu Middle School serve?
Pau Wa Lu Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
Pau Wa Lu Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pau Wa Lu Middle School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pau Wa Lu Middle School rank in NV?
Pau Wa Lu Middle School ranks #444 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Pau Wa Lu Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pau Wa Lu Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pau Wa Lu Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pau Wa Lu Middle School a charter school?
No, Pau Wa Lu Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pau Wa Lu Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pau Wa Lu Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
42.5% of students at Pau Wa Lu 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (775) 265-6100
- Area population (ZIP 89460)
- 14,389
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 89460; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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