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Yvonne Shaw Middle School vs. Kendyl Depoali Middle School

Should you attend Yvonne Shaw Middle School or Kendyl Depoali 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
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Kendyl Depoali Middle School
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno, NV 89521
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Yvonne Shaw Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Kendyl Depoali Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Yvonne Shaw Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 870 students in grades 6-8, Kendyl Depoali Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
745 students
870 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kendyl Depoali Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Yvonne Shaw Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kendyl Depoali Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Yvonne Shaw Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kendyl Depoali Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kendyl Depoali 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

#159 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 30%)
#116 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Yvonne Shaw Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kendyl Depoali Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 30% in NV)
45%
(Top 30% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kendyl Depoali 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.
59%
(Top 20% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kendyl Depoali 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.
43%
(Top 20% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 5% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kendyl Depoali 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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kendyl Depoali Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
257
276
Grade 7 Students
243
304
Grade 8 Students
245
290

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Yvonne Shaw 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kendyl Depoali 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
1%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kendyl Depoali 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
22%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kendyl Depoali 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
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kendyl Depoali 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
65%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kendyl Depoali 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
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Yvonne Shaw 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kendyl Depoali 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
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kendyl Depoali 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.
0.53
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kendyl Depoali 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
19%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Yvonne Shaw 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kendyl Depoali 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Yvonne Shaw 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kendyl Depoali 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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