George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

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George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy is a public middle school located in Sparks, Nevada, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 617. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's STEM focus, George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Nevada middle schools, with significantly below-average proficiency rates on SBAC assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for English Language Learners and Special Education students, but struggling for Low Socio-Economic Status students. The school's high poverty rates, with nearly 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to these academic challenges.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Washoe County School District show a wide range of academic performance, with some schools, such as Darrel Swope Middle School and Sky Ranch Middle School, performing significantly better than George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy on SBAC assessments. These higher-performing schools have a more diverse student population, with lower percentages of disadvantaged students compared to George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy. Addressing the school's academic challenges and learning from the successes of nearby schools could be crucial for improving educational outcomes at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 255 Prater Way
       Sparks, NV  89431


(775) 353-5740

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,545 Help


Students who attend George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy usually attend:

High:    Edward C. Reed High School

Feeder schools for George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy:

Elementary:    Florence Drake Elementary
    Greenbrae Elementary
    Katherine Dunn Elementary
    Lincoln Park Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  617

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.2%
White:
20.4%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy ranks worse than 84.3% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks 13th among 18 ranked middle schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.2%), White (20.4%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy is 18.1, which is the 2nd best among 18 middle schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy is $10,545, which is the 4th highest among 18 middle schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy 129th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy in the ranking list.)

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

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Rank History for all students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.33 44th 71 38.0%
2008 13.38 67th 82 18.3%
2009 27.83 59th 83 28.9%
2010 13.04 60th 70 14.3%
2011 25.50 58th 82 29.3%
2012 34.19 57th 84 32.1%
2013 44.82 69th 121 43.0%
2014 33.98 83rd 117 29.1%
2016 43.70 71st 122 41.8%
2017 49.37 58th 126 54.0%
2018 34.19 73rd 114 36.0%
2019 23.70 121st 159 23.9%
2021 14.15 122nd 145 15.9%
2022 13.92 125th 151 17.2%
2023 18.23 122nd 152 19.7%
2024 13.58 129th 153 15.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.78 46th 60 23.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.10 37th 75 50.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.94 30th 84 64.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.20 51st 100 49.0%
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Rank History for Female students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.87 63rd 106 40.6%
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Rank History for Male students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.62 70th 108 35.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.38 43rd 95 54.7%
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Rank History for White students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.45 87th 105 17.1%
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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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Enrollment information for George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 584 11 25 44 6 n/a n/a 1 671
1989 477 17 28 32 4 n/a n/a 0 558
1990 459 20 28 29 8 n/a n/a 0 544
1991 473 15 25 39 9 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 480 22 21 44 5 n/a n/a 0 572
1993 521 21 40 60 6 n/a n/a 0 648
1994 541 7 31 89 8 n/a n/a 0 676
1995 427 33 29 98 10 n/a n/a 0 597
1996 427 33 29 98 10 n/a n/a 0 597
1997 441 39 38 93 13 n/a n/a 0 624
1998 435 12 27 117 7 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 412 24 33 144 7 n/a n/a 0 620
2000 397 22 40 157 10 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 376 17 23 200 13 n/a n/a 0 629
2002 350 32 28 252 14 n/a n/a 0 676
2003 350 32 28 252 14 n/a n/a 0 676
2004 335 32 24 281 18 n/a n/a 0 690
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 642 642
2006 266 33 31 294 9 n/a n/a 0 633
2007 222 33 30 311 12 n/a n/a 0 608
2008 224 37 27 303 12 n/a n/a 0 603
2009 196 35 39 371 11 n/a n/a 0 652
2010 176 25 52 403 9 n/a n/a 0 665
2011 151 20 33 361 10 4 16 0 595
2012 139 13 14 361 12 5 14 0 558
2013 130 18 19 365 9 6 17 0 564
2014 133 20 20 372 10 4 22 0 581
2015 135 15 16 376 9 4 28 0 583
2016 126 17 20 385 8 4 32 0 592
2017 113 16 14 357 3 4 30 0 537
2018 132 27 16 439 10 13 42 0 679
2019 129 27 20 470 13 19 34 0 712
2020 145 32 15 502 5 10 39 0 748
2021 124 26 14 450 4 12 28 0 658
2022 125 33 14 403 7 11 36 0 629
2023 126 30 13 402 4 11 30 1 617

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 George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 671 29.0 23.1 n/a
1989 558 26.0 21.4 7.2
1990 544 25.0 21.7 8.5
1991 561 28.0 20.0 9.3
1992 572 28.0 20.4 11.4
1993 648 30.0 21.6 14
1994 676 33.0 20.5 15.7
1995 597 30.0 19.9 27.3
1996 597 30.0 19.9 27.3
1997 624 30.0 20.8 15.4
1998 598 31.5 19.0 23.7
1999 620 31.5 19.7 33.7
2000 626 33.0 19.0 40.9
2001 629 33.0 19.1 38.8
2002 676 37.0 18.3 38.6
2003 676 37.0 18.3 38.6
2004 690 42.0 16.4 43
2005 642 n/a n/a n/a
2006 633 36.0 17.6 n/a
2007 608 35.5 17.1 n/a
2008 603 33.0 18.3 60.5
2009 652 34.5 18.9 67
2010 665 34.5 19.2 78.6
2011 595 37.0 16.0 64.4
2012 558 30.6 18.2 75.8
2013 564 30.5 18.4 77
2014 581 n/a n/a 77.1
2015 583 28.0 20.8 76.2
2016 592 32.0 18.5 82.4
2017 537 36.0 14.9 70
2018 679 38.0 17.8 76.1
2019 712 41.0 17.3 73.5
2020 748 44.0 17.0 99.6
2021 658 51.0 12.9 100
2022 629 n/a n/a 100
2023 617 34.0 18.1 99.8

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 George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 671 29.0 23.1 n/a
1989 558 26.0 21.4 7.2
1990 544 25.0 21.7 8.5
1991 561 28.0 20.0 9.3
1992 572 28.0 20.4 11.4
1993 648 30.0 21.6 14
1994 676 33.0 20.5 15.7
1995 597 30.0 19.9 27.3
1996 597 30.0 19.9 27.3
1997 624 30.0 20.8 15.4
1998 598 31.5 19.0 23.7
1999 620 31.5 19.7 33.7
2000 626 33.0 19.0 40.9
2001 629 33.0 19.1 38.8
2002 676 37.0 18.3 38.6
2003 676 37.0 18.3 38.6
2004 690 42.0 16.4 43
2005 642 n/a n/a n/a
2006 633 36.0 17.6 n/a
2007 608 35.5 17.1 n/a
2008 603 33.0 18.3 60.5
2009 652 34.5 18.9 67
2010 665 34.5 19.2 78.6
2011 595 37.0 16.0 64.4
2012 558 30.6 18.2 75.8
2013 564 30.5 18.4 77
2014 581 n/a n/a 77.1
2015 583 28.0 20.8 76.2
2016 592 32.0 18.5 82.4
2017 537 36.0 14.9 70
2018 679 38.0 17.8 76.1
2019 712 41.0 17.3 73.5
2020 748 44.0 17.0 99.6
2021 658 51.0 12.9 100
2022 629 n/a n/a 100
2023 617 34.0 18.1 99.8

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 George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $760 (8.9%) $7,754 (91.1%) $8,514
2020 $752 (8.4%) $8,173 (91.6%) $8,925
2021 $962 (9.9%) $8,718 (90.1%) $9,680
2022 $1,415 (13.4%) $9,131 (86.6%) $10,545

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

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 121st of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 122nd of 152 Middle schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)19.311.7
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)41.728.7
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)26.117.8
 8.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.137.3
 13.8%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)22.614.6
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)36.429
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)29.324.4
 4.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.340.3
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)28.314.3
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)35.123.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.8
 7.5%
8th Grade Reading (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)3629.3
 6.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.240.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)28.329.6
 1.3%
   8th Grade Science (Washoe County)44.436.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)24.613.5
 11.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)31.723.7
 8%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy)28.329.6
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County)36.429.5
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students712617
 13.3%
African American2730
 11.1%
American Indian134
 69.2%
Asian2013
 35%
Hispanic470402
 14.5%
Pacific Islander1911
 42.1%
White129126
 2.3%
Two or More Races3430
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%99.8%
 26.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy

Students at George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy are 65% Hispanic, 20% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy ranks in the bottom 15.7% of Nevada middle schools.

Students who attend George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy usually go on to attend Edward C. Reed High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended George L. Dilworth S.T.E.M Academy.


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