Top Rankings
Mineral School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 534 students in Mineral 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Nevada public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
4 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
534 Students
474,780 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
23,848 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mineral School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Graduation Rate
75%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
% American Indian
13%
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
46%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
52%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,036 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,858 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,036
$12,205
Spending / Student
$16,858
$12,370
Best Mineral School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Schurz Elementary 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
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Gr: 7-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mineral School District?
Mineral School District manages 4 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Mineral School District?
Mineral School District is ranked #19 out of 19 school districts in Nevada (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nevada school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral School District?
52% of Mineral School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mineral School District?
Mineral School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 20:1.
What is Mineral School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,858 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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