Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

Summary:

Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy is an elementary school located in Reno, Nevada, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 506 students. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nevada elementary schools, with a ranking between 215 and 277 out of 324-388 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on SBAC assessments is significantly below the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.3% of Smithridge students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 33.9% in Washoe County and 32.6% statewide. In reading, only 29% of Smithridge students were proficient or better, compared to 41.1% in Washoe County and 41.3% statewide.

The nearby schools, such as Echo Loder Elementary, Anderson Elementary, and Edwin S. Dodson Elementary, all have similar demographic profiles and academic performance levels to Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy. However, two public charter schools in the area, Mariposa Language and Learning Academy and Coral Academy Elementary-South, stand out as high-performing outliers, with significantly higher academic achievement than Smithridge and the other nearby traditional public schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4801 Neil Road
       Reno, NV  89502


(775) 689-2560

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,218 Help


Students who attend Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Edward L. Pine Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.1%
White:
13.6%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 45th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.1%), White (13.6%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy is 14.4, which is the 8th best among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy employs 35 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy is $12,218, which is the 19th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County:

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


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Rank History for Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

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Rank History for all students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 3.96 284th 294 3.4%
2009 3.34 284th 292 2.7%
2010 14.83 254th 300 15.3%
2011 26.43 234th 318 26.4%
2012 31.35 227th 328 30.8%
2013 22.81 267th 330 19.1%
2014 38.11 215th 332 35.2%
2016 26.63 255th 347 26.5%
2017 26.54 254th 351 27.6%
2018 30.95 230th 341 32.6%
2019 29.64 279th 388 28.1%
2021 19.78 261st 324 19.4%
2022 23.23 276th 380 27.4%
2023 23.72 277th 384 27.9%
2024 26.33 261st 377 30.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.06 133rd 213 37.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.74 189th 227 16.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.44 184th 321 42.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.09 246th 330 25.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.52 209th 332 37.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.59 197th 308 36.0%
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Rank History for White students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.35 137th 247 44.5%
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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 Smithridge 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 350 33 23 45 11 n/a n/a 0 462
1989 383 41 27 71 13 n/a n/a 0 535
1990 392 29 38 94 16 n/a n/a 0 569
1991 419 38 29 123 11 n/a n/a 0 620
1992 399 39 31 153 5 n/a n/a -2 625
1993 451 44 37 185 15 n/a n/a 0 732
1994 492 47 47 220 14 n/a n/a 0 820
1995 434 33 52 327 13 n/a n/a 0 859
1996 434 33 52 327 13 n/a n/a 0 859
1997 238 35 40 305 8 n/a n/a 0 626
1998 223 27 22 406 10 n/a n/a 0 688
1999 205 25 19 428 7 n/a n/a 0 684
2000 135 30 22 500 7 n/a n/a 0 694
2001 135 26 33 578 8 n/a n/a 0 780
2002 120 32 27 640 10 n/a n/a 0 829
2003 120 32 27 640 10 n/a n/a 0 829
2004 106 26 26 574 15 n/a n/a 0 747
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 820 820
2006 84 33 22 641 12 n/a n/a 0 792
2007 52 25 17 568 5 n/a n/a 0 667
2008 46 16 20 575 3 n/a n/a 0 660
2009 51 12 19 565 5 n/a n/a 0 652
2010 51 11 19 518 5 n/a n/a 0 604
2011 56 9 14 535 7 2 10 0 633
2012 72 4 13 562 7 3 8 0 669
2013 62 12 17 605 4 2 15 0 717
2014 62 14 12 621 3 8 11 0 731
2015 69 10 12 620 2 4 14 0 731
2016 65 14 21 608 2 4 16 0 730
2017 80 18 17 584 3 2 16 0 720
2018 89 20 14 539 7 7 21 0 697
2019 89 30 17 482 5 4 16 0 643
2020 85 24 14 462 5 4 20 0 614
2021 100 31 13 482 5 8 25 0 664
2022 100 27 11 391 2 8 24 0 563
2023 69 24 8 375 2 4 24 0 506

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

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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 Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 27.0 17.1 n/a
1989 535 29.0 18.4 29.5
1990 569 28.0 20.3 26.5
1991 620 34.0 18.2 26.9
1992 625 39.0 16.0 31
1993 732 40.0 18.3 38
1994 820 42.0 19.5 43
1995 859 49.5 17.4 61.5
1996 859 49.5 17.4 61.5
1997 626 33.0 19.0 42.8
1998 688 39.5 17.4 70.6
1999 684 40.5 16.9 75.6
2000 694 43.0 16.1 68.4
2001 780 42.5 18.4 76.4
2002 829 50.0 16.6 76.2
2003 829 50.0 16.6 76.2
2004 747 51.5 14.5 81.9
2005 820 n/a n/a n/a
2006 792 48.0 16.5 n/a
2007 667 44.0 15.2 n/a
2008 660 41.5 15.9 14.1
2009 652 42.0 15.5 89.7
2010 604 42.5 14.2 99.5
2011 633 38.5 16.4 99.5
2012 669 40.0 16.7 99.6
2013 717 42.0 17.0 99.6
2014 731 45.0 16.2 99.6
2015 731 42.0 17.4 99.6
2016 730 45.0 16.2 96.4
2017 720 45.0 16.0 99.6
2018 697 46.5 14.9 99.6
2019 643 44.0 14.6 100
2020 614 40.0 15.3 100
2021 664 44.0 15.0 100
2022 563 n/a n/a 100
2023 506 35.0 14.4 100

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 Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 462 27.0 17.1 n/a
1989 535 29.0 18.4 29.5
1990 569 28.0 20.3 26.5
1991 620 34.0 18.2 26.9
1992 625 39.0 16.0 31
1993 732 40.0 18.3 38
1994 820 42.0 19.5 43
1995 859 49.5 17.4 61.5
1996 859 49.5 17.4 61.5
1997 626 33.0 19.0 42.8
1998 688 39.5 17.4 70.6
1999 684 40.5 16.9 75.6
2000 694 43.0 16.1 68.4
2001 780 42.5 18.4 76.4
2002 829 50.0 16.6 76.2
2003 829 50.0 16.6 76.2
2004 747 51.5 14.5 81.9
2005 820 n/a n/a n/a
2006 792 48.0 16.5 n/a
2007 667 44.0 15.2 n/a
2008 660 41.5 15.9 14.1
2009 652 42.0 15.5 89.7
2010 604 42.5 14.2 99.5
2011 633 38.5 16.4 99.5
2012 669 40.0 16.7 99.6
2013 717 42.0 17.0 99.6
2014 731 45.0 16.2 99.6
2015 731 42.0 17.4 99.6
2016 730 45.0 16.2 96.4
2017 720 45.0 16.0 99.6
2018 697 46.5 14.9 99.6
2019 643 44.0 14.6 100
2020 614 40.0 15.3 100
2021 664 44.0 15.0 100
2022 563 n/a n/a 100
2023 506 35.0 14.4 100

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 Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,092 (10.2%) $9,622 (89.8%) $10,714
2020 $1,035 (9.6%) $9,746 (90.4%) $10,782
2021 $1,122 (10.6%) $9,465 (89.4%) $10,587
2022 $1,311 (10.7%) $10,907 (89.3%) $12,218

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithridge 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 279th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 277th of 384 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy)4141.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy)34.635.7
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy)40.918
 22.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy)44.323.9
 20.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy)26.414.9
 11.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy)39.131.4
 7.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy)35.123.6
 11.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy)39.529.9
 9.6%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students643506
 21.3%
African American3024
 20%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian178
 52.9%
Hispanic482375
 22.2%
Pacific Islander44
White8969
 22.5%
Two or More Races1624
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy.

Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy ranks 261st of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy are 74% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edward L. Pine Middle School


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