McDermitt Combined School or McDermitt Combined Schools is a K-12 school in McDermitt, on the boundary of Nevada and Oregon, in the United States. The school is a part of Humboldt County School District of Nevada. The school's attendance boundary includes sections of Humboldt County, Nevada.
Serving 52 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mcdermitt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcdermitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mcdermitt Elementary School's student population of 52 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Succeed
School Rankings
Mcdermitt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcdermitt Elementary School is 0.23, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
19:1
American Indian
87%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
2%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcdermitt Elementary School's ranking?
Mcdermitt Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Mcdermitt Elementary School?
52 students attend Mcdermitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mcdermitt Elementary School students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdermitt Elementary School?
Mcdermitt Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Mcdermitt Elementary School offer ?
Mcdermitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcdermitt Elementary School part of?
Mcdermitt Elementary School is part of Humboldt School District.
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