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#365 of 691 schools in NV
West Wendover Middle School
Middle School · Elko · West Wendover, NV
An Elko middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 5100, West Wendover, NV 89883
- Math 14% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Wendover Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Wendover 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,381/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Wendover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,394
Median home value
$126,500
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89883; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Elko
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | Not available | 681 | Compare → |
| Carlin JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | Not available | 56 | Compare → |
| Flagview Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 5–6 | Not available | 686 | Compare → |
| Northeastern Nevada Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | Not available | 60 | 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.
Elko
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #11 of 28
- District spending per student
- $13,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Wendover Middle School is listed in Elko; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Wendover Middle School
West Wendover Middle School is a public middle school in West Wendover, NV, part of Elko, serving approximately 208 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Wendover Middle School
What grades does West Wendover Middle School serve?
West Wendover Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Wendover Middle School?
West Wendover Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Wendover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Wendover Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Wendover Middle School rank in NV?
West Wendover Middle School ranks #365 of 691 schools in NV.
What is West Wendover Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Wendover Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 West Wendover Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Wendover Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Wendover Middle School a charter school?
No, West Wendover Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Wendover Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Wendover Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Wendover Middle School?
100.0% of students at West Wendover 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
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Elko County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (775) 664-4406
- Area population (ZIP 89883)
- 4,649
- Area median age
- 36.4
Official sources & links
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 89883; 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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