West Wendover Middle School

Summary:

West Wendover Middle School is a public middle school in West Wendover, Nevada, serving 212 students in grades 6-8. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, making up nearly 80% of the student body.

Academically, West Wendover Middle School consistently underperforms both the Elko District and the state of Nevada in standardized test scores for mathematics and reading. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 15.1% in mathematics and 23.1% in reading, compared to the district's 26.8% and 32.8%, and the state's 32.6% and 41.3%, respectively. The school has ranked in the bottom third of Nevada middle schools in recent years.

Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.42% to 72.61% in recent years. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio have fluctuated, which may have impacted the school's ability to provide individualized attention and support to its students. While the data suggests significant challenges, there is an opportunity for the school and district to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes for the students of West Wendover Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2000 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883

(775) 664-4406

District: Elko

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,006

Students who attend West Wendover Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Wendover High School

Feeder schools for West Wendover Middle School:

Elementary:

West Wendover Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.7%

White:

17.5%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Wendover Middle School ranks worse than 75.8% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Elko School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.7%), White (17.5%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Wendover Middle School is 17.6, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Elko School District! (See more...)

Compare West Wendover Middle School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Wendover Middle School is $12,006, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Elko School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Wendover Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Wendover Middle School 116^th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See West Wendover Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elko:

SchoolDigger ranks Elko 9^th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Wendover Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Wendover Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile
2013	24.48	94^th	121	22.3%
2014	20.43	94^th	117	19.7%
2016	12.45	111^th	122	9.0%
2017	11.01	122^nd	126	3.2%
2018	13.60	105^th	114	7.9%
2019	7.82	157^th	159	1.3%
2021	11.05	132^nd	145	9.0%
2022	28.26	106^th	151	29.8%
2023	24.87	112^th	152	26.3%
2024	20.80	116^th	153	24.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Wendover Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.75	46^th	75	38.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Wendover Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.36	99^th	100	1.0%

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Rank History for Female students at West Wendover Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.54	106^th	106	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at West Wendover Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.28	77^th	108	28.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Wendover Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.44	95^th	95	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at West Wendover Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.81	78^th	105	25.7%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Wendover Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	62	0	0	110	3	n/a	n/a	175
2008	49	1	1	117	1	n/a	n/a	169
2009	36	1	3	130	2	n/a	n/a	172
2010	40	0	7	141	5	n/a	n/a	193
2011	40	0	4	124	1	0	0	169
2012	46	2	2	134	0	0	0	184
2013	43	1	0	132	1	0	2	179
2014	42	1	0	145	1	0	0	189
2015	46	0	1	108	0	0	0	155
2016	41	0	1	92	2	0	1	137
2017	40	0	0	115	5	0	1	161
2018	51	0	0	123	2	0	0	176
2019	36	1	1	132	1	1	0	172
2020	30	1	0	124	4	0	2	161
2021	40	1	0	114	1	0	1	157
2022	46	4	1	173	2	0	0	226
2023	37	2	0	169	1	0	3	212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Wendover Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	175	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	169	n/a	n/a	49.1
2009	172	n/a	n/a	66.9
2010	193	n/a	n/a	66.8
2011	169	n/a	n/a	69.8
2012	184	n/a	n/a	71.2
2013	179	n/a	n/a	71.5
2014	189	n/a	n/a	77.2
2015	155	n/a	n/a	76.1
2016	137	n/a	n/a	72.3
2017	161	n/a	n/a	75.2
2018	176	5.0	35.2	72.7
2019	172	2.0	86.0	66.9
2020	161	4.0	40.2	80.7
2021	157	4.0	39.2	72.6
2022	226	n/a	n/a	55.3
2023	212	12.0	17.6	51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Wendover Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	175	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	169	n/a	n/a	49.1
2009	172	n/a	n/a	66.9
2010	193	n/a	n/a	66.8
2011	169	n/a	n/a	69.8
2012	184	n/a	n/a	71.2
2013	179	n/a	n/a	71.5
2014	189	n/a	n/a	77.2
2015	155	n/a	n/a	76.1
2016	137	n/a	n/a	72.3
2017	161	n/a	n/a	75.2
2018	176	5.0	35.2	72.7
2019	172	2.0	86.0	66.9
2020	161	4.0	40.2	80.7
2021	157	4.0	39.2	72.6
2022	226	n/a	n/a	55.3
2023	212	12.0	17.6	51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Wendover Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$777 (7.3%)	$9,815 (92.7%)	$10,592
2020	$539 (4.2%)	$12,272 (95.8%)	$12,811
2021	$900 (8.1%)	$10,196 (91.9%)	$11,096
2022	$986 (8.2%)	$11,019 (91.8%)	$12,006

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Wendover Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 157^th of 159 Middle schools	Ranks 112^th of 152 Middle schools	25.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (West Wendover Middle School)	13.4	26.5	13.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elko)	30.2	23.9	6.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	32.4	26.3	6.1%
7th Grade Reading (West Wendover Middle School)	15.9	21.4	5.5%
7th Grade Reading (Elko)	41.2	33.2	8%
7th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.9	42.1	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Wendover Middle School)	10.6	17.4	6.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elko)	27.8	14.2	13.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	30.3	22.8	7.5%
8th Grade Reading (West Wendover Middle School)	24.7	37.7	13%
8th Grade Reading (Elko)	42.5	32.8	9.7%
8th Grade Reading (Nevada)	47.5	39.4	8.1%
8th Grade Science (West Wendover Middle School)	14.1	26.1	12%
8th Grade Science (Elko)	32.3	30.1	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Nevada)	36.8	32.7	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (West Wendover Middle School)	12	16.9	4.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Elko)	34.3	27.5	6.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (West Wendover Middle School)	20.4	27.6	7.2%
All Grades Reading (Elko)	44.6	35.4	9.2%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%
All Grades Science (West Wendover Middle School)	14.1	26.1	12%
All Grades Science (Elko)	26.4	21.6	4.8%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	30.5	26	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	172	212	23.3%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	132	169	28%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	36	37	2.8%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.9%	51.4%	15.4%

Schools Near West Wendover Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)			SBAC Reading (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Wendover Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 Elko Avenue	West Wendover	89883	Elko County	Elko	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 664-4406	212	12	17.6	51.4%	37 (17.5%)	2 (0.9%)	169 (79.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	20.8	116^th of 153 public middle schools	24.2%		24.9	112^th of 152 public middle schools	26.3%	4	25.0	15.6	15.1	29.7	23.4	16.9	23.1	$12,006	$986	$11,019

Frequently Asked Questions about West Wendover Middle School

What district is West Wendover Middle School in?

Elko

What high school do graduates of West Wendover Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Wendover Middle School usually go on to attend West Wendover High School

How many students attend West Wendover Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended West Wendover Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of West Wendover Middle School?

Students at West Wendover Middle School are 80% Hispanic, 17% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is West Wendover Middle School a good school?

West Wendover Middle School ranks in the bottom 24.2% of Nevada middle schools.

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