Duckwater Middle School

Nye
2 Duckwater Rd
Duckwater, NV 89314
2 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Duckwater Middle School is a remote educational institution located in the small, unincorporated community of Duckwater, Nevada. As part of the Nye County School District, the school serves the local rural population, providing essential academic instruction to middle-school-aged students in a setting defined by its isolation and close-knit community atmosphere. Due to its location in a sparsely populated region, the school often functions as a central hub for the area, balancing state-mandated curriculum requirements with the unique logistical challenges inherent to rural Nevada education.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Nye County School District, which manages resources and staffing across a vast geographic area. The official school website serves as a primary point of contact for families, offering information regarding administrative policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Despite its small size, Duckwater Middle School remains committed to delivering foundational education, fostering student growth within a quiet, high-desert environment that is distinct from the urban centers typically found elsewhere in the state.
2
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1 (50.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (50.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Nye
Phone: (775)482-6644
Website: http://duckwater.nye.k12.nv.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 2
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 2
Gender Ratio