Very Good
#176 of 691 schools in NV
Top 25% in state
Winnemucca Junior High School
Middle School · Humboldt · Winnemucca, NV
A Humboldt middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
451 Reinhart Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445
- Math 30% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winnemucca Junior High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
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 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winnemucca Junior High 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdermitt Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | Not available | 25 | 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.
Humboldt
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Junior High School is listed in Humboldt; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winnemucca Junior High School
Winnemucca Junior High School is a public middle school in Winnemucca, NV, part of Humboldt, serving approximately 489 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winnemucca Junior High School
What grades does Winnemucca Junior High School serve?
Winnemucca Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Winnemucca Junior High School?
Winnemucca Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnemucca Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnemucca Junior High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winnemucca Junior High School rank in NV?
Winnemucca Junior High School ranks #176 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Winnemucca Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winnemucca Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winnemucca Junior High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Winnemucca Junior High School a charter school?
No, Winnemucca Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winnemucca Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Winnemucca Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winnemucca Junior High School?
42.9% of students at Winnemucca Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (775) 623-8120
- 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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