Enrollment
24
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcdermitt, NV
Mcdermitt Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdermitt Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320021000708
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdermitt Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mcdermitt · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 24
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdermitt Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mcdermitt, NV.
School address
District: Humboldt County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320021000708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
What stands out at Mcdermitt Junior High School
Mcdermitt Junior High School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Mcdermitt, Nevada, enrolling 24 students.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Nevada schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is predominantly American Indian / Alaska Native (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 73 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 6 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 24 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students) and Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students) alongside Mcdermitt Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcdermitt Junior High School compares
Mcdermitt Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
62.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 87.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Mcdermitt Junior High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humboldt County School District, which includes Mcdermitt Junior High School.
$14,329
Per student
-13%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.0%
State 72.5%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcdermitt Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| French Ford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Grass Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdermitt Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdermitt Junior High School
How many students attend Mcdermitt Junior High School?
Mcdermitt Junior High School has 24 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcdermitt, NV.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdermitt Junior High School?
100.0% of students at Mcdermitt Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdermitt Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdermitt Junior High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 87.5% of enrollment, in Mcdermitt, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdermitt Junior High School?
Mcdermitt Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcdermitt Junior High School rank among public schools in Mcdermitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdermitt Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mcdermitt, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mcdermitt on the city page.
Is Mcdermitt Junior High School a good school?
Mcdermitt Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Humboldt County School District?
Besides Mcdermitt Junior High School, Humboldt County School District also operates Albert M. Lowry High School (951 students), Winnemucca Junior High School (481 students), and Sonoma Heights Elementary (468 students). See the Humboldt County School District district page for the complete list.
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