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Wells Jr High School

1129 Lake Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 50 students in grades 7-8, Wells Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50% in NV
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wells Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wells Jr High School's student population of 50 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
50 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wells Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Jr High School is 0.52, 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)
#332 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wells Jr High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wells Jr High 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wells Jr High 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 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wells Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wells Jr High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wells Jr High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wells Jr High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
64%
28%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wells Jr High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wells Jr High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Wells Jr High 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
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wells Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wells Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells Jr High School's ranking?
Wells Jr High School is ranked #332 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Wells Jr High School?
50 students attend Wells Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wells Jr High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Wells Jr High School offer ?
Wells Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Wells Jr High School part of?
Wells Jr High School is part of Elko County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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