Sparks Middle School vs. Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
Should you attend Sparks Middle School or Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada? 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sparks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 622 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 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,033 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
622 students
1,033 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#113 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
100
Grade 1 Students
-
102
Grade 2 Students
-
108
Grade 3 Students
-
107
Grade 4 Students
-
110
Grade 5 Students
-
110
Grade 6 Students
202
132
Grade 7 Students
222
135
Grade 8 Students
198
129
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
4%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
80%
22%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
11%
64%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%