Mater Academy East

Summary:

Mater Academy East is a public charter school in Las Vegas, Nevada that serves grades PK-12 and is part of the State Sponsored Charter Schools district, which is ranked 2 out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $11,725 in the 2021-2022 school year, Mater Academy East consistently underperforms the state and Clark County district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are significantly lower across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's overall math proficiency rate is 29.4% compared to the state's 32.6% and the district's 45%. Additionally, the school has a very high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 30.8 to 42.8 over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby charter schools like Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence, Coral Academy Cadence, Founders Academy of Las Vegas, and Sports Leadership and Management Academy.

The data suggests that Mater Academy East is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its predominantly low-income student population, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds could provide valuable insights to help improve student outcomes at Mater Academy East.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 3900 E. Bonanza Rd.
       Las Vegas, NV  89110


(702) 462-9361

District: State Sponsored Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 377 Nevada Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,725 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  42.8 Help
Number of students:  1,903

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.5%
African American:
10.2%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mater Academy East ranks better than 52% of elementary schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mater Academy East ranks worse than 56.9% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mater Academy East ranks worse than 75.3% of high schools in Nevada. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.5%), African American (10.2%), White (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Academy East is 42.8. 9 alternative schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Academy East is $11,725, which is the highest among 11 alternative schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mater Academy East:

SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy East 181st of 377 Nevada public elementary schools. (See Mater Academy East in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy East 87th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Mater Academy East in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy East 73rd of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Mater Academy East in the ranking list.)

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State Sponsored Charter Schools:

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

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Rank History for Mater Academy East

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.90 233rd 324 28.1%
2022 29.15 245th 380 35.5%
2023 31.38 232nd 384 39.6%
2024 43.68 181st 377 52.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mater Academy East

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.56 101st 145 30.3%
2022 25.10 112th 151 25.8%
2023 27.52 103rd 152 32.2%
2024 36.42 87th 153 43.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mater Academy East

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Rank History for all high school students at Mater Academy East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.49 73rd 97 24.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Mater Academy East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.24 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mater Academy East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.84 30th 60 50.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Mater Academy East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.87 44th 68 35.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Mater Academy East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.69 31st 60 48.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mater Academy East

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 60 146 8 880 1 9 39 0 1143
2022 71 185 13 1248 2 10 44 0 1573
2023 73 195 17 1550 2 11 55 0 1903

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 Mater Academy East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 1143 37.0 30.8 100
2022 1573 n/a n/a 100
2023 1903 44.4 42.8 100

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 East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 1143 37.0 30.8 100
2022 1573 n/a n/a 100
2023 1903 44.4 42.8 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mater Academy East

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $2,127 (20.9%) $8,051 (79.1%) $10,177
2022 $4,593 (39.2%) $7,132 (60.8%) $11,725

Data source: Nevada Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,903 students attended Mater Academy East.

Students at Mater Academy East are 81% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

Mater Academy East ranks 181st of 377 Nevada alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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