Quest Academy Northwest

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Quest Academy Northwest ranks 251 st of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Quest Academy Northwest is a public charter elementary school serving 452 students in grades K-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a predominantly African American (48.45%) and Hispanic (29.42%) student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Academically, Quest Academy Northwest has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its district (State Sponsored Charter Schools) in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in SBAC Mathematics (20.5%) and SBAC Reading (36.5%) were significantly lower than the state (32.6% and 41.3%, respectively) and district (45% and 54.1%, respectively) averages. The school's performance has been particularly weak in SBAC Science, with only 15.8% of students proficient or better, compared to 25.1% statewide and 35.2% in the district.

In contrast, nearby charter schools like Legacy Traditional School North Valley and Somerset Academy Lone Mountain have generally outperformed Quest Academy Northwest in academic metrics, despite serving student populations with varying demographic characteristics. For example, Somerset Academy Lone Mountain, which has a more diverse student population with a lower percentage of low-income students, has consistently achieved proficiency rates well above the state and district averages in both Mathematics and Reading.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

4025 N. Rancho Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89130

(702) 631-4751

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,688

Student/teacher ratio: 34.7

Number of students: 452

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.7%

Hispanic:

32.1%

White:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Quest Academy Northwest ranks worse than 66.6% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 32^nd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.25. (See more...)

Compare Details Quest Academy Northwest ranks worse than 54.9% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (50.7%), Hispanic (32.1%), White (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quest Academy Northwest is 34.7. 27 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Quest Academy Northwest employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quest Academy Northwest is $6,688, which is the 17^th highest among 34 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Quest Academy Northwest was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Quest Academy Northwest 84^th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Quest Academy Northwest in the ranking list.)

State Sponsored Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks State Sponsored Charter Schools 2^nd of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Quest Academy Northwest

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2011	44.79	172^nd	318	45.9%
2012	45.66	171^st	328	47.9%
2013	46.52	180^th	330	45.5%
2016	43.68	188^th	347	45.8%
2017	17.17	308^th	351	12.3%
2019	19.84	333^rd	388	14.2%
2021	18.52	271^st	324	16.4%
2022	36.65	206^th	380	45.8%
2023	24.82	269^th	384	29.9%
2024	28.25	251^st	377	33.4%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Quest Academy Northwest

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile
2013	30.71	88^th	121	27.3%
2016	31.55	85^th	122	30.3%
2017	26.12	92^nd	126	27.0%
2019	31.41	110^th	159	30.8%
2021	20.71	113^th	145	22.1%
2022	21.46	117^th	151	22.5%
2023	54.93	66^th	152	56.6%
2024	38.01	84^th	153	45.1%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

75%

25%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

After all the issues that the school has gone through finally we see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have nothing but great things to say about the school staff and teachers. the way they have been resolving and dealing with issues is more than enough for me to keep my child in their hands. Thank You! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 24, 2017

We are beyond happy with Quest Academy! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 18, 2016

I love Quest Academy. My children both attend this school. My oldest started in 2nd grade and is currently in middle school. My youngest started in Kindergarten and is now in 2nd grade. The teachers take time to not only educate but to foster life skills and nurture the students. The administration works effectively to resolve all matters and works closely with the teachers to ensure academic success. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 29, 2015

The school is full of bullies and the admin does not care to stop them.

The teachers do not respond to communication from parents.

And they are terrible book keepers! --If you make payments to them, make sure your payments are check or card and keep the receipts!

Over all just an awful place. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Quest Academy Northwest

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	105	125	34	64	4	n/a	n/a	332
2011	238	123	13	111	3	37	2	527
2012	300	109	15	112	4	44	16	600
2013	516	201	28	171	11	47	27	1001
2014	373	191	39	171	7	51	31	863
2015	571	323	73	326	11	57	99	1460
2016	446	297	66	311	10	44	101	1275
2017	168	209	35	233	5	19	54	723
2018	102	185	21	162	3	13	49	535
2019	50	217	12	141	2	6	35	463
2020	41	243	10	144	4	1	41	484
2021	59	240	9	135	6	4	33	486
2022	56	238	10	126	6	4	35	475
2023	41	219	8	133	4	7	40	452
2024	35	229	8	145	3	1	31	452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Quest Academy Northwest

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	332	13.0	25.5	n/a
2011	527	22.0	23.9	30.6
2012	600	22.0	27.2	25.7
2013	1001	40.0	25.0	21.3
2014	863	35.0	24.6	28.3
2015	1460	52.0	28.0	22.1
2016	1275	51.0	25.0	33.4
2017	723	32.0	22.5	34.7
2018	535	18.0	29.7	48.8
2019	463	20.0	23.1	70.4
2020	484	19.0	25.4	99.4
2021	486	17.0	28.5	100
2022	475	n/a	n/a	100
2023	452	17.0	26.5	100
2024	452	13.0	34.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Quest Academy Northwest

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	332	13.0	25.5	n/a
2011	527	22.0	23.9	30.6
2012	600	22.0	27.2	25.7
2013	1001	40.0	25.0	21.3
2014	863	35.0	24.6	28.3
2015	1460	52.0	28.0	22.1
2016	1275	51.0	25.0	33.4
2017	723	32.0	22.5	34.7
2018	535	18.0	29.7	48.8
2019	463	20.0	23.1	70.4
2020	484	19.0	25.4	99.4
2021	486	17.0	28.5	100
2022	475	n/a	n/a	100
2023	452	17.0	26.5	100
2024	452	13.0	34.7	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Quest Academy Northwest

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$352 (3.8%)	$8,889 (96.2%)	$9,241
2020	$723 (9.2%)	$7,119 (90.8%)	$7,843
2021	$886 (13.2%)	$5,813 (86.8%)	$6,699
2022	$757 (11.3%)	$5,932 (88.7%)	$6,688

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Quest Academy Northwest

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 333^rd of 388 Elementary schools	Ranks 269^th of 384 Elementary schools	15.8%
Ranks 110^th of 159 Middle schools	Ranks 66^th of 152 Middle schools	25.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Quest Academy Northwest)	32	30.8	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60.1	56.8	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	47.8	41.4	6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Quest Academy Northwest)	32	18.9	13.1%
3rd Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	56.8	52.1	4.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)	46.3	40.9	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Quest Academy Northwest)	32.3	34.1	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	55.7	50.9	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	43.9	34.9	9%
4th Grade Reading (Quest Academy Northwest)	30.8	25.5	5.3%
4th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60.4	53	7.4%
4th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.2	41.7	7.5%
5th Grade Reading (Quest Academy Northwest)	39	40.4	1.4%
5th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	63.3	57.4	5.9%
5th Grade Reading (Nevada)	51.9	43.7	8.2%
6th Grade Reading (Quest Academy Northwest)	31.7	31.9	0.2%
6th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	57.3	51.2	6.1%
6th Grade Reading (Nevada)	45.8	38.4	7.4%
7th Grade Reading (Quest Academy Northwest)	36.1	53.2	17.1%
7th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	62.2	55.2	7%
7th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.9	42.1	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Quest Academy Northwest)	50	47.4	2.6%
8th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	59.9	51.4	8.5%
8th Grade Reading (Nevada)	47.5	39.4	8.1%
8th Grade Science (Quest Academy Northwest)	37.5	39.5	2%
8th Grade Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	44.8	43	1.8%
8th Grade Science (Nevada)	36.8	32.7	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Quest Academy Northwest)	25.8	19.4	6.4%
All Grades Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	48.4	44.3	4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (Quest Academy Northwest)	36.1	35.5	0.6%
All Grades Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60	53.3	6.7%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%
All Grades Science (Quest Academy Northwest)	23.2	23.5	0.3%
All Grades Science (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	39.6	36.3	3.3%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	30.5	26	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	463	452	2.4%
African American	217	219	0.9%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	12	8	33.3%
Hispanic	141	133	5.7%
Pacific Islander	6	7	16.7%
White	50	41	18%
Two or More Races	35	40	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.4%	100%	29.6%

Schools Near Quest Academy Northwest

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)							SBAC Reading (2024)							SBAC Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Quest Academy Northwest	Public, Charter	K-8	4025 N. Rancho Dr.	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 631-4751	452	13	34.7	100.0%	35 (7.7%)	229 (50.7%)	145 (32.1%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.9%)	28.2	251^st of 377 public elementary schools	33.4%		24.8	269^th of 384 public elementary schools	29.9%	18	29.7	25.5		21.6	18.5		20.5	32.4	31.4	31.4	41.2	44.4	36.4	36.5		31.8	15.8	$6,688	$757	$5,932
Tobler R E Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6510 Buckskin Ave	Las Vegas	89108	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4500	516	32	16.1	100.0%	68 (13.2%)	89 (17.2%)	313 (60.7%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	35 (6.8%)	57.4	134^th of 377 public elementary schools	64.5%		49.1	162^nd of 384 public elementary schools	57.8%	28	51.7	42.6	20.0				38.8	50.6	50.0	50.7				50.4				$13,014	$1,719	$11,295
TEACH Las Vegas	Public, Charter	K-8	4660 N Rancho Dr	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 483-7125	383	0	110.6	100.0%	82 (21.4%)	69 (18.0%)	185 (48.3%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	28 (7.3%)								(n/a)							8.0							16.8				$14,941	$5,409	$9,533
Parson Claude & Stella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Thom Blvd	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4530	312	16	19.5	100.0%	20 (6.4%)	87 (27.9%)	173 (55.4%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	17 (5.4%)								(n/a)							13.5		14.5	53.2				28.4				$13,740	$1,732	$12,008
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain	Public, Charter	K-8	4491 N. Rainbow Blvd.	Las Vegas	89108	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 685-9150	993	34	29.2	28.7%	372 (37.5%)	90 (9.1%)	392 (39.5%)	26 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (1.8%)	93 (9.4%)	82.6	53^rd of 377 public elementary schools	85.9%		77.7	69^th of 384 public elementary schools	82.0%	16	66.3	56.3	59.6	54.1	54.2	39.3	54.5	70.2	53.4	68.3	68.9	65.8	63.1	65.0	17.5	60.3	40.6	$5,804	$221	$5,584
May Ernest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6350 W Washburn Rd	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4690	582	30	19.4	100.0%	175 (30.1%)	67 (11.5%)	241 (41.4%)	16 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	73 (12.5%)	54.4	145^th of 377 public elementary schools	61.5%		48.6	166^th of 384 public elementary schools	56.8%	21	47.9	41.7	25.0				38.1	51.0	50.5	52.0				51.2	19.0		19.0	$11,637	$1,513	$10,124
Bunker Berkeley L Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6350 Peak Dr	Las Vegas	89108	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-3420	654	37	17.6	100.0%	60 (9.2%)	168 (25.7%)	373 (57.0%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	39 (6.0%)	14.7	336^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.9%		16.2	330^th of 384 public elementary schools	14.1%	6	26.2	28.9	11.8				22.0	22.4	27.8	21.6				23.8				$12,595	$1,754	$10,841
Deskin Ruthe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4550 N Pioneer Way	Las Vegas	89129	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4600	527	27	19.5	100.0%	93 (17.6%)	92 (17.5%)	260 (49.3%)	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	64 (12.1%)	30.6	241^st of 377 public elementary schools	36.1%		29.8	241^st of 384 public elementary schools	37.2%		33.0	32.5	20.3				29.1	36.8	38.3	37.5				37.5	13.9		13.9	$13,490	$1,889	$11,600
Reed Doris M Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2501 Winwood St	Las Vegas	89108	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4777	604	35	17.2	100.0%	42 (7.0%)	150 (24.8%)	338 (56.0%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	57 (9.4%)	22.3	281^st of 377 public elementary schools	25.5%		15.7	334^th of 384 public elementary schools	13.0%	53	35.6	29.5	14.7				26.4	34.4	28.4	24.5				29.0				$12,743	$2,327	$10,417
Eisenberg Dorothy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7770 Delhi Ave	Las Vegas	89129	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4680	467	29	16.1	100.0%	115 (24.6%)	74 (15.8%)	204 (43.7%)	17 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	46 (9.9%)	44.6	176^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.3%		47	174^th of 384 public elementary schools	54.7%	2	38.2	41.8	35.6				38.6	41.2	35.4	49.3				41.8	16.4		16.4	$12,454	$1,682	$10,773

Frequently Asked Questions about Quest Academy Northwest

How many students attend Quest Academy Northwest?

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended Quest Academy Northwest.

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What is the racial makeup of Quest Academy Northwest?

Students at Quest Academy Northwest are 51% African American, 32% Hispanic, 8% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Quest Academy Northwest a good school?

Quest Academy Northwest ranks 251^st of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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