Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Austin Combined Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in NV)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Austin Combined Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Austin Combined Schools's student population of 11 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Austin Combined Schools is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
82%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NV state average).
How many students attend Austin Combined Schools?
11 students attend Austin Combined Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Austin Combined Schools students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Combined Schools?
Austin Combined Schools has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Austin Combined Schools offer ?
Austin Combined Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Austin Combined Schools part of?
Austin Combined Schools is part of Lander County School District.
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