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Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada vs. Sparks Middle School

Should you attend Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada or Sparks Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada
2680 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Sparks Middle School
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Sparks Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
490 students
606 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sparks Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sparks Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sparks Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sparks Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washoe County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#382 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
#659 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sparks Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in NV)
5%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
21%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparks Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sparks Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
47
-
Grade 1 Students
52
-
Grade 2 Students
52
-
Grade 3 Students
52
-
Grade 4 Students
52
-
Grade 5 Students
53
-
Grade 6 Students
61
193
Grade 7 Students
60
195
Grade 8 Students
61
218

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sparks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sparks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
79%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sparks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sparks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sparks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sparks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sparks Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sparks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sparks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sparks Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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