Marvin Moss Elementary is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving around 320 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Marvin Moss Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Nevada elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 76-169 over the past 5 years. The school's performance on SBAC assessments is significantly higher than the Washoe County and Nevada state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.6% of Marvin Moss students were proficient or better in SBAC Reading, compared to 41.1% for Washoe County and 41.3% for Nevada. Marvin Moss also outperforms the surrounding schools in the Washoe County district, particularly in mathematics and reading.
Marvin Moss has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (33.44%) and Asian (2.81%) students. The school's racial makeup is more balanced, with no single racial group making up more than 50% of the student body. Additionally, Marvin Moss has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.88%) compared to some of the nearby schools, which have 100% of their students in this category. This suggests that Marvin Moss serves a more economically diverse population than the surrounding schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Marvin Moss Elementary.
Students who attend Marvin Moss Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Lou Mendive Middle SchoolHigh : Edward C. Reed High School
Washoe County
Students at Marvin Moss Elementary are 47% White, 33% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.
Marvin Moss Elementary ranks 76th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.