West Wendover Middle School

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
2000 Elko Avenue
West Wendover, NV 89883
212 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Wendover Junior High School, located in the remote community of West Wendover, Nevada, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the region. As part of the Elko County School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique social and developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programming, the school leverages its position within the Elko County district to provide students with essential resources and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s digital presence serves as a primary point of contact for families, offering updates on district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the building of a strong school culture, West Wendover Junior High plays a central role in the educational development of the students in its desert community.
212
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    169 (79.7 %)
  • White
    37 (17.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (775)664-4406
Website: http://www.wwms.ecsdnv.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 194
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 68
Grade 7 74
Grade 8 70
Gender Ratio