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#202 of 691 schools in NV

Top 29% in state

Winnemucca Grammar School

Elementary School · Humboldt · Winnemucca, NV

A Humboldt elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

522 Lay Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445

  • Math 50% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$14,283
Chronic Absenteeism35.8%

Students at Winnemucca Grammar School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Winnemucca Grammar 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 74Very Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,033/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winnemucca), 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

$80,801

Median home value

$258,200

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

73.9%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sonoma Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–60.7 mi469Compare →
Grass Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–43.6 mi472Compare →
DenioEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–8Not available6Compare →
Mcdermitt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–6Not available52Compare →

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
#4 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

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

About Winnemucca Grammar School

Winnemucca Grammar School is a public elementary school in Winnemucca, NV, part of Humboldt, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winnemucca Grammar School

What grades does Winnemucca Grammar School serve?

Winnemucca Grammar School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Winnemucca Grammar School?

Winnemucca Grammar School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnemucca Grammar School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winnemucca Grammar School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winnemucca Grammar School rank in NV?

Winnemucca Grammar School ranks #202 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Winnemucca Grammar School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winnemucca Grammar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Winnemucca Grammar School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winnemucca Grammar School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Winnemucca Grammar School a charter school?

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

Is Winnemucca Grammar School a Title I school?

No, Winnemucca Grammar School is not currently a Title I school.

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

38.7% of students at Winnemucca Grammar 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 – 4th
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Humboldt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.8%
Area population (ZIP 89445)
17,188
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
36.1
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 89445; 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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