Serving 55 students in grades 6-8, Amargosa Valley Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Amargosa Valley Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amargosa Valley Middle School is 0.42, 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.
Amargosa Valley Middle School is ranked #198 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Amargosa Valley Middle School?
55 students attend Amargosa Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Amargosa Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amargosa Valley Middle School?
Amargosa Valley Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Amargosa Valley Middle School offer ?
Amargosa Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Amargosa Valley Middle School part of?
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