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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 594 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.
51爆料s in Mineral School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
594 Students
480,083 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
22,022 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
37:1
District Rank
Mineral 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 60-69% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 20 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Graduation Rate
60-69%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
81 Students
3,819 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
26,917 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
218,282 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
45%
# Black Students
14 Students
59,894 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
323 Students
132,558 Students
% White Students
54%
27%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
7,094 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
36,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
58
28,967
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
32,837
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
35,623
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
34,330
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
35,467
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
35,993
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
36,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
38
36,676
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
36,995
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
37,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
39,094
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
38,986
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
36,200
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,041
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,214 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 $15,155 is higher than the state median of $12,233. 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
$16,214
$12,071
Spending / Student
$15,155
$12,233
Best Mineral School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 9th St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Mineral County High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hawthorne Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-3332
Grades: 7-8
| 78 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Adult Education
Alternative School
751 A St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Hawthorne, NV 89415
(775) 945-2403
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mineral School District?
Mineral School District manages 5 public schools serving 594 students.
What is the rank of Mineral School District?
Mineral School District is ranked #20 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. 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?
54% of Mineral School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mineral School District?
Mineral School District has a student/teacher ratio of 37:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 22:1.
What is Mineral School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,155 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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