Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

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Mater Academy of Northern Nevada ranks 190 th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is a public charter elementary school serving 489 students in grades K-8 in Reno, Nevada, part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools district.

Mater Academy's academic performance, as measured by SBAC test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's percentage of students proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics (31.3%) is significantly lower than the State Sponsored Charter Schools district (45%) and the state of Nevada (32.6%). The school's reading proficiency rates also lag behind the district and state, with 32.4% of students proficient or better compared to 54.1% for the district and 41.3% for the state. Mater Academy's performance is particularly low in 6th-8th grade Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 18% to 25%, compared to the district's 35.2% to 41.9%.

Mater Academy's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 190th out of 377 Nevada elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 249th out of 324 in 2020-2021. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 3 stars out of 5 in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 to only 1 star in 2020-2021 and 2018-2019. Additionally, Mater Academy's per-student spending has ranged from $7,925 to $9,242 over the past few years, which is generally lower than the spending levels of the nearby Washoe County schools, and its student-teacher ratio of 21.2 in 2022-2023 is higher than the ratios of the nearby Washoe County schools, which range from 16.1 to 20.4.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2680 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512

(775) 470-8950

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
190^th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,925

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 490

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.0%

White:

9.0%

African American:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mater Academy of Northern Nevada ranks worse than 50.4% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 26^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.39. (See more...)

Compare Details Mater Academy of Northern Nevada ranks worse than 68% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.88. (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: Hispanic (79%), White (9%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is 17.5, which is the 2^nd best among 34 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Mater Academy of Northern Nevada employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is $7,925, which is the 7^th highest among 34 elementary schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Academy of Northern Nevada was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy of Northern Nevada 104^th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Mater Academy of Northern Nevada 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 Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2019	28.30	285^th	388	26.5%
2021	21.94	249^th	324	23.1%
2022	28.78	248^th	380	34.7%
2023	42.68	185^th	384	51.8%
2024	41.39	190^th	377	49.6%

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

Rank History for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NV State Percentile
2021	28.38	99^th	145	31.7%
2022	31.36	97^th	151	35.8%
2023	37.74	85^th	152	44.1%
2024	27.88	104^th	153	32.0%

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

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2018	32	15	2	110	1	2	7	0	169
2019	44	27	2	178	2	7	9	0	269
2020	49	32	3	232	7	3	13	0	339
2021	67	31	5	298	10	2	19	0	432
2022	71	25	7	349	15	0	16	0	483
2023	61	24	7	368	17	0	11	1	489
2024	44	21	8	387	15	1	14	0	490

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	169	9.5	17.7	76.3
2019	269	15.0	17.9	81.4
2020	339	19.0	17.8	99.1
2021	432	19.0	22.7	100
2022	483	n/a	n/a	100
2023	489	23.0	21.2	99.8
2024	490	28.0	17.5	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 Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	169	9.5	17.7	76.3
2019	269	15.0	17.9	81.4
2020	339	19.0	17.8	99.1
2021	432	19.0	22.7	100
2022	483	n/a	n/a	100
2023	489	23.0	21.2	99.8
2024	490	28.0	17.5	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 Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,568 (18.4%)	$6,963 (81.6%)	$8,531
2020	$2,085 (23.1%)	$6,937 (76.9%)	$9,023
2021	$2,067 (22.4%)	$7,175 (77.6%)	$9,242
2022	$1,873 (23.6%)	$6,052 (76.4%)	$7,925

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

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 285^th of 388 Elementary schools	Ranks 185^th of 384 Elementary schools	25.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	33.3	42.6	9.3%
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 (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	22.2	24.1	1.9%
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 (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	50	53.8	3.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	55.7	51.8	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	43.9	37.6	6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	41.2	42.3	1.1%
4th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60.4	53	7.4%
4th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.2	41.7	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	15.6	32	16.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	47.9	45.8	2.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	36.8	30.5	6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	28.1	38	9.9%
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 Mathematics (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	33.3	26.2	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	45.5	40	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	34.2	28	6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	45.8	29.5	16.3%
6th Grade Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	57.3	51.2	6.1%
6th Grade Reading (Nevada)	45.8	38.4	7.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	33.3	34.4	1.1%
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 (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	34.2	32.6	1.6%
All Grades Reading (State Sponsored Charter Schools)	60	53.3	6.7%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%
All Grades Science (Mater Academy of Northern Nevada)	12.5	22.3	9.8%
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	269	489	81.8%
African American	27	24	11.1%
American Indian	2	17	750%
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	178	368	106.7%
Pacific Islander	7	0	100%
White	44	61	38.6%
Two or More Races	9	11	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.4%	99.8%	18.4%

Schools Near Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

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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 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada	Public, Charter	K-8	2680 E. Ninth Street	Reno	89512	Washoe County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(775) 470-8950	490	28	17.5	100.0%	44 (9.0%)	21 (4.3%)	387 (79.0%)	8 (1.6%)	15 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	41.4	190^th of 377 public elementary schools	49.6%		42.7	185^th of 384 public elementary schools	51.8%	5	46.2	46.2	37.0	18.0	25.0	19.3	31.3	36.5	38.5	35.2	32.8	33.3	19.3	32.4	31.6	18.0	$7,925	$1,873	$6,052
Bernice Mathews Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2750 Elementary Dr	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 353-5950	433	23	18.8	100.0%	46 (10.6%)	27 (6.2%)	296 (68.4%)	23 (5.3%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (3.0%)	24 (5.5%)	25.5	268^th of 377 public elementary schools	28.9%		14.1	347^th of 384 public elementary schools	9.6%	79	32.3	32.3					25.7	25.4	34.4	32.3				30.7			$12,638	$1,660	$10,978
Kate Smith Elementary	Public	K-5	1925 F Street	Sparks	89431	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 353-5720	190	13	14.6	101.1%	27 (14.2%)	6 (3.2%)	137 (72.1%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.8%)	6 (3.2%)	39.3	200^th of 377 public elementary schools	46.9%		29.1	248^th of 384 public elementary schools	35.4%	48	37.5	44.4					33.0	37.5	39.3	34.2				36.7			$14,071	$1,724	$12,346
Glenn Duncan S.T.E.M. Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Montello St	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 333-5190	348	21	16.5	100.0%	34 (9.8%)	26 (7.5%)	237 (68.1%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	25 (7.2%)	14 (4.0%)	13.9	342^nd of 377 public elementary schools	9.3%		17.3	319^th of 384 public elementary schools	16.9%	23	20.0						13.2		27.9	27.3				22.8			$13,857	$2,360	$11,497
High Desert Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	101 Fantastic Dr	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 624-2800	494	0			284 (57.5%)	12 (2.4%)	148 (30.0%)	20 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	23 (4.7%)	29.7	243^rd of 377 public elementary schools	35.5%		28	253^rd of 384 public elementary schools	34.1%	10		27.3					14.9	25.6	31.8	50.0		48.8	31.6	35.1	33.3	17.8	$7,715	$1,842	$5,873
Rita Cannan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2450 Cannan Street	Reno	89512	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 353-5750	384	20	19.2	100.0%	55 (14.3%)	34 (8.9%)	238 (62.0%)	14 (3.6%)	5 (1.3%)	20 (5.2%)	18 (4.7%)	20.5	295^th of 377 public elementary schools	21.8%		29.5	242^nd of 384 public elementary schools	37.0%	53	25.0	30.4	14.7				22.9	29.7	29.8	33.3				31.1			$11,158	$1,750	$9,408
Agnes Risley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 Sullivan Lane	Sparks	89431	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 353-5760	354	19	18.6	100.0%	29 (8.2%)	6 (1.7%)	295 (83.3%)	9 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	8 (2.3%)								(n/a)							13.8	21.5		19.4				17.3			$11,124	$904	$10,221
Sparks Middle School Integrated Preschool	Public	PK	2275 18th Street	Reno	89431	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(775) 353-5770	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Robert Mitchell Elementary	Public	K-5	1216 Prater Way	Sparks	89431	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 353-5590	290	21	13.8	100.0%	55 (19.0%)	15 (5.2%)	185 (63.8%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	19 (6.6%)	18.9	305^th of 377 public elementary schools	19.1%		37	211^th of 384 public elementary schools	45.1%	94	16.9	25.9					18.1		33.3	33.3				26.3			$11,416	$1,550	$9,866
Libby Booth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Stewart St	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 333-5140	343	20	17.1	100.0%	92 (26.8%)	23 (6.7%)	165 (48.1%)	13 (3.8%)	8 (2.3%)	12 (3.5%)	30 (8.7%)	11.7	349^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.4%		24.7	272^nd of 384 public elementary schools	29.2%	77	18.3	25.5					18.8	18.3	25.0					20.5			$14,047	$2,113	$11,935

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater Academy of Northern Nevada

How many students attend Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?

In the 2023-24 school year, 490 students attended Mater Academy of Northern Nevada.

What district is Mater Academy of Northern Nevada in?

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Is Mater Academy of Northern Nevada a good school?

Mater Academy of Northern Nevada ranks 190^th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?

Students at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada are 79% Hispanic, 9% White, 4% African American, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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