B+
Above Average
81/100

Sonoma Heights Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1500 Melarkey Street, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 32% · Math 37% proficient · 59th percentile in Nevada
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nevada schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
469
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%59/100reading 35th percentile, math 82nd percentile among Nevada middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Nevada schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nevada. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−7 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency37% (+12 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nevada state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%47%reading -11 pts, math +12 pts65th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%27%reading -6 pts, math +11 pts57th percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -12 pts, math +10 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1500 Melarkey Street
City Winnemucca
ZIP Code 89445
District 3200210
NCES School ID 320021000157
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 89445

Understanding the community around Sonoma Heights Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,783
Per Capita Income $36,668
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%
High School or Higher 85.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $249,600
Median Rent $924
Owner-Occupied 70.5%
Renter-Occupied 29.5%
View full data for ZIP 89445 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sonoma Heights Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.8%
Hispanic/Latino 45.2%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Black 1.7%
American Indian 1.5%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 469
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sonoma Heights Elementary?
Sonoma Heights Elementary has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sonoma Heights Elementary?
Sonoma Heights Elementary has 469 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Sonoma Heights Elementary serve?
Sonoma Heights Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sonoma Heights Elementary receive per student?
Sonoma Heights Elementary receives $15,012 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sonoma Heights Elementary in 89445 ▼
Avg Home Value
$362,395
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,188
1-Year Change
+7.8%
% Renters
29.5%

Other Schools in 89445

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026