FRENCH FORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

French Ford Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Humboldt school district, located in Winnemucca, NV with about 478 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, French Ford Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

French Ford Middle School, located in Winnemucca, Nevada, serves as a key educational institution within the Humboldt County School District. Situated on Palisade Drive, the school caters to students in the middle school grade levels, focusing on providing a foundational academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school. As the primary middle school for the Winnemucca area, it plays a vital role in the local community by fostering both intellectual development and social growth during a formative stage of adolescence.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the diverse student population of Humboldt County, offering a curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the specific needs of its learners. Beyond core academics, French Ford Middle School typically emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages extracurricular involvement, character building, and preparation for future academic success. By providing a structured and engaging learning environment, the school serves as a central pillar for families in the region, working to ensure that students are well-equipped for the transition to secondary education.

For more information, contact French Ford Middle School at (775) 623-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5495 Palisade Drive
Winnemucca, NV 89445
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FRENCH FORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Winnemucca, NV with about 478 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Humboldt
Total Students:
478
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 478 students

White
56.3%
Hispanic/Latino
37.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.