For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,077 students in Lander School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
51爆料s in Lander School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
5 Schools
778 Schools
# Students
1,077 Students
480,083 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
22,022 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Lander 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
42 Students
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
26,917 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
358 Students
218,282 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
45%
# Black Students
3 Students
59,894 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
615 Students
132,558 Students
% White Students
57%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
7,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
36,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
60
28,967
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
32,837
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
35,623
# Students in 3rd Grade:
83
34,330
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
35,467
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
35,993
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
36,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
88
36,676
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
36,995
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,041
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,540 is higher than the state median of $12,071. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,018 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,540
$12,071
Spending / Student
$15,018
$12,233
Best Lander School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Combined Schools
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Highway 305 North Box 160
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Austin, NV 89310
(775) 964-2467
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Altenburg Avenue
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-2889
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Weaver Ave
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-5436
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 W. Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-8114
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lander County Adult Education
Alternative School
350 E. Front Street
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
(775) 635-6105
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lander School District?
Lander School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,077 students.
What is the rank of Lander School District?
Lander School District is ranked #18 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 Lander School District?
57% of Lander School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lander School District?
Lander School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Lander School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,018 is higher than the state median of $12,233. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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