Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
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Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School District
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 28% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School?
12 students attend Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School?
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School offer ?
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School part of?
Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School is part of Duckwater Shoshone Elementary School District.
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