Summary:
The city of Gardnerville, Nevada is home to 6 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Douglas school district. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with Gardnerville Elementary School and G.L. Scarselli Elementary School standing out as the top-performing schools in the area, consistently exceeding district and state averages in math and reading proficiency.
While some schools like C.C. Meneley Elementary and Pau Wa Lu Middle School lag behind, the data also reveals concerning trends, such as declining statewide rankings for the higher-performing schools. This suggests the academic landscape in Nevada may be improving at a faster rate, making it more challenging for these schools to maintain their competitive positions.
The data also raises questions about equity, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic performance. Further investigation may be warranted to understand the underlying factors contributing to these disparities and how the Douglas school district can address them. Additionally, the small Jacobsen High School, with only 20 students, stands out with the highest spending per student, raising questions about the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operating such a small high school.
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