Duckwater Middle School

2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2 students in grades 6-8, Duckwater Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 2 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Duckwater Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Duckwater Middle School's student population of 2 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
2 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Duckwater Middle School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
(20-21)
<50%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duckwater Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≥50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duckwater Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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18:1
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American Indian
50%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Duckwater Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Duckwater Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
White
50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Duckwater Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Duckwater Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Duckwater Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 26% NV state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
How many students attend Duckwater Middle School?
2 students attend Duckwater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Duckwater Middle School students are American Indian, and 50% of students are White.
What grades does Duckwater Middle School offer ?
Duckwater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Duckwater Middle School part of?
Duckwater Middle School is part of Nye County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 2 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50%
  • : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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