Mater Academy East

Q: Is Mater Academy East a good school?

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

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:
181^st of 377 Nevada Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,725

Student/teacher ratio: 42.8

Number of students: 1,903

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.5%

African American:

10.2%

White:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mater Academy East ranks better than 52% of elementary schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Mater Academy East ranks worse than 56.9% of middle schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Mater Academy East ranks worse than 75.3% of high schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.5%), African American (10.2%), White (3.8%). (See more...)

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

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...)

Compare Mater Academy East employs 44.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 181^st of 377 Nevada public elementary schools. (See Mater Academy East in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy East 87^th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Mater Academy East in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy East 73^rd of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Mater Academy East in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Hispanic students:

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 East

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2021	24.90	233^rd	324	28.1%
2022	29.15	245^th	380	35.5%
2023	31.38	232^nd	384	39.6%
2024	43.68	181^st	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
2021	27.56	101^st	145	30.3%
2022	25.10	112^th	151	25.8%
2023	27.52	103^rd	152	32.2%
2024	36.42	87^th	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	73^rd	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	1^st	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	30^th	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	44^th	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	31^st	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.

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Review counts

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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	Total
2021	60	146	8	880	1	9	39	1143
2022	71	185	13	1248	2	10	44	1573
2023	73	195	17	1550	2	11	55	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mater Academy East

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

Schools Near Mater Academy East

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	EOC Science Exam Science (2024)		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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 9th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science All Grades	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
Mater Academy East	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3900 E. Bonanza Rd.	Las Vegas	89110	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 462-9361	1,903	44	42.8	100.0%	73 (3.8%)	195 (10.2%)	1,550 (81.5%)	17 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.6%)	55 (2.9%)								(n/a)	9.0	49.8	9.7	9.4	42.0	43.2	28.6	21.6	21.7	22.8	29.4	42.7	50.0	45.3	38.9	38.0	41.5	42.6	10.6	26.3	18.7	$11,725	$4,593	$7,132
Child Haven K-12	Public, Alternative	K-12	601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70	Las Vegas	89101	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-1623	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Quest Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	601 N Pecos Rd Suite 70	Las Vegas	89101	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	No	(702) 799-1623	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
CIVICA Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	1501 E Carey Ave.	North Las Vegas	89030	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 462-9653	767	8	95.8	99.9%	25 (3.3%)	106 (13.8%)	596 (77.7%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (4.0%)								(n/a)					28.6	34.6	20.7				20.1	24.5	30.9	31.7		26.2	16.9	24.5		20.0	11.6	$8,000	$2,543	$5,457
Miller John F	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3840 Pecos McLeod Interconnect	Las Vegas	89121	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-7401	113	23	4.9	100.0%	31 (27.4%)	13 (11.5%)	48 (42.5%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	9 (8.0%)								(n/a)																						$49,034	$9,374	$39,660
Stewart Helen J	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2375 E Viking	Las Vegas	89169	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-5588	129	24	5.3	100.0%	30 (23.3%)	26 (20.2%)	54 (41.9%)	10 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	6 (4.7%)								(n/a)																						$54,240	$8,093	$46,147
Somerset Academy Losee	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4650 Losee Road	North Las Vegas	89081	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 826-4373	2,451	90	27.2	45.3%	283 (11.5%)	520 (21.2%)	1,296 (52.9%)	99 (4.0%)	4 (0.2%)	33 (1.3%)	214 (8.7%)								(n/a)	10.3	28.4	8.2	7.6	48.5	35.4	32.8	18.3	22.0	17.0	25.8	50.0	43.1	46.1	31.0	39.1	37.2	39.3	15.7	31.9	26.5	$5,951	$291	$5,659
Sports Leadership and Management Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1095 Fielders Street	Henderson	89011	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(702) 473-5735	1,796	42	42.3	99.9%	231 (12.9%)	221 (12.3%)	1,073 (59.7%)	46 (2.6%)	4 (0.2%)	45 (2.5%)	174 (9.7%)								(n/a)	10.5	51.1	20.5	19.8	48.5	31.3	24.5	34.6	35.4	34.1	34.6	35.6	33.0	31.8	50.3	52.1	38.9	42.2		32.3	21.7	$6,485	$1,337	$5,148
Founders Academy of Las Vegas	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5730 W. Alexander Road	Las Vegas	89130	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(702) 998-8368	940	36	26.1	28.8%	362 (38.5%)	63 (6.7%)	378 (40.2%)	43 (4.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	90 (9.6%)								(n/a)		78.9			55.0	61.6	51.2	41.4	43.7	34.5	48.2	36.0	53.5	58.1	35.6	58.6	62.1	50.0	21.2	47.1	34.3	$6,056	$428	$5,628
Coral Academy Cadence	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	10 Cadence Crest Ave	Henderson	89011	Clark County	State Sponsored Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(702) 665-6998	1,346	45	29.9	40.3%	357 (26.5%)	116 (8.6%)	539 (40.0%)	173 (12.9%)	5 (0.4%)	11 (0.8%)	145 (10.8%)								(n/a)			38.5	38.5	51.6	48.8	31.7	39.1	43.9	29.7	41.3	54.2	51.9	60.5	56.6	66.2	54.0	57.7	18.6	59.8	35.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater Academy East

How many students attend Mater Academy East?

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

Is Mater Academy East a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Mater Academy East?

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

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