For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 608 students in Mineral County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
Public Schools in Mineral County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
5 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
608 Students
484,728 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
22,616 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
38:1
District Rank
Mineral County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
81 Students
3,913 Students
% American Indian Students
13%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
26,772 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
216,738 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
44%
# Black Students
14 Students
60,460 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
339 Students
138,265 Students
% White Students
55%
28%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
7,240 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
36,443 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
12,080
# Students in K Grade:
53
31,976
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
35,438
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
34,145
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
35,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
35,706
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
36,035
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
36,447
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
36,784
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
37,653
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
39,321
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
39,843
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
37,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
35,390
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,123
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,840 is higher than the state median of $11,955. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,806 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,840
$11,955
Spending / Student
$14,806
$12,116
Best Mineral County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hawthorne Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Schurz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4048 S. Hwy 95
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Schurz, NV 89427
(775) 773-2323
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Adult Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
751 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3011
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3011
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mineral County School District?
Mineral County School District manages 5 public schools serving 608 students.
What is the rank of Mineral County School District?
Mineral County School District is ranked #20 out of 20 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County School District?
55% of Mineral County School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mineral County School District?
Mineral County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 38:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 21:1.
What is Mineral County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,806 is higher than the state median of $12,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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