Serving 152 students in grades 7-8, Battle Mountain Junior High 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 was 50-54% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 66%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
66%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
(15-16)8%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)35%
42%
Black
(15-16)1%
10%
White
(15-16)54%
34%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% NV state average).
How many students attend Battle Mountain Junior High School?
152 students attend Battle Mountain Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Battle Mountain Junior High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Battle Mountain Junior High School?
Battle Mountain Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Battle Mountain Junior High School offer ?
Battle Mountain Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Battle Mountain Junior High School part of?
Battle Mountain Junior High School is part of Lander School District.
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