Middle Schools in Douglas

The Douglas, Nevada area is home to 3 middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Carson Valley Middle School appears to be the standout performer, ranking 75th out of 153 Nevada middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the Douglas district and Nevada state averages in mathematics and reading proficiency across most grade levels. In contrast, Pau Wa Lu Middle School lags behind the district and state averages in mathematics and reading, but excels in science proficiency.

The schools in Douglas also exhibit differences in their demographic composition and spending per student. Carson Valley Middle School has a more diverse student population, with 24.28% Hispanic students and 4.89% students of two or more races, while Pau Wa Lu Middle School has a higher percentage of Native American students at 6.44%. In terms of spending, Pau Wa Lu Middle School spends the most per student at $12,381, while Carson Valley Middle School spends $10,561 per student.

The data suggests that the middle schools in Douglas exhibit varying levels of academic performance, resource allocation, and student demographics, highlighting the complexity of the educational landscape in the area. While simply spending more money per student does not guarantee better academic outcomes, the differences in school performance and resource allocation warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to these disparities.