Best High Schools in Elko, NV

Elko, NV has 5 high schools with 2,551 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Elko score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Elko underperform expectations.

1. Spring Creek High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 909 Students

2. Wells High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students

3. Elko High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students

4. Carlin High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students

5. Independence High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Correctional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 23 Students

Best Middle Schools in Elko, NV

Elko, NV has 6 middle schools with 2,273 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Elko score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Elko underperform expectations.

1. Spring Creek Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 734 Students

2. Adobe Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 720 Students

3. Wells Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students

4. Flagview Intermediate School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 686 Students

5. Carlin Jr High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Elko, NV

Elko, NV has 10 elementary schools with 2,932 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Elko score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Elko don't meet expectations.

1. Mountain View Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 612 Students

2. Grammar School 2

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 339 Students

3. Northside Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 389 Students

4. Elko Institute For Academic Achievement

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

State-sponsored Charter Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 197 Students

5. Wells Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 171 Students

6. Sage Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

7. Independence Valley Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 5 Students

8. Carlin Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 155 Students

9. Southside Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 608 Students

10. Early Childhood Gbc

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Elko County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 9 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Elko, NV

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Elko, NV has a total population of 23,006 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Elko, NV

7,871

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elko, NV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

46.10 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

8.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

37.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elko, NV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elko, NV.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,652 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Elko, NV Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
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