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Bernice Mathews Elementary

Summary:

Bernice Mathews Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 441 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Bernice Mathews Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 25.7% in mathematics and 30.7% in reading, compared to 33.9% and 41.1% for Washoe County, and 32.6% and 41.3% for the state of Nevada, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom quartile of Nevada elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 268 out of 377 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1 and higher per-student spending than some nearby schools.

Nearby schools in the Washoe County School District, such as Coral Academy Elementary, Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy, and High Desert Montessori, generally outperform Bernice Mathews Elementary on academic measures. Additionally, the nearby Mater Academy of Northern Nevada, a public charter school, also outperforms Bernice Mathews Elementary on academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2750 Elementary Dr
       Reno, NV  89512

(775) 353-5950

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,638 Help


Students who attend Bernice Mathews Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fred W. Traner Middle School
High:    Procter R. Hug High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.4%
White:
10.6%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bernice Mathews Elementary ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 46th 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 25.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.4%), White (10.6%), African American (6.2%). (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 Bernice Mathews Elementary is 18.8. 46 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bernice Mathews Elementary employs 23 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bernice Mathews Elementary is $12,638, which is the 14th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bernice Mathews Elementary 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 Bernice Mathews Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bernice Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.75 163rd 246 33.7%
2008 35.74 181st 294 38.4%
2009 39.89 163rd 292 44.2%
2010 34.33 193rd 300 35.7%
2011 26.62 230th 318 27.7%
2012 19.41 260th 328 20.7%
2013 20.97 279th 330 15.5%
2014 15.85 297th 332 10.5%
2016 27.49 250th 347 28.0%
2017 13.05 327th 351 6.8%
2018 14.74 312th 341 8.5%
2019 10.81 374th 388 3.6%
2021 18.90 268th 324 17.3%
2022 14.43 337th 380 11.3%
2023 14.10 347th 384 9.6%
2024 25.55 268th 377 28.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bernice Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.40 184th 213 13.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bernice Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.94 161st 227 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bernice Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.31 284th 321 11.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bernice Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.78 279th 330 15.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Bernice Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.93 314th 332 5.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bernice Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.85 271st 308 12.0%
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Rank History for White students at Bernice Mathews Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.31 246th 247 0.4%
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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 Bernice Mathews Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 234 79 57 311 13 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 234 87 62 335 16 n/a n/a 0 734
2000 261 87 64 431 17 n/a n/a 0 860
2001 212 57 54 433 26 n/a n/a 0 782
2002 190 79 57 524 24 n/a n/a 0 874
2003 190 79 57 524 24 n/a n/a 0 874
2004 188 58 58 552 18 n/a n/a 0 874
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 866 866
2006 143 55 67 612 9 n/a n/a 0 886
2007 137 43 64 538 16 n/a n/a 0 798
2008 114 35 45 534 11 n/a n/a 0 739
2009 106 46 48 533 15 n/a n/a 0 748
2010 95 40 58 552 7 n/a n/a 0 752
2011 76 34 41 598 10 11 18 0 788
2012 76 32 37 614 5 12 20 0 796
2013 68 31 36 574 3 16 24 0 752
2014 61 23 25 500 8 13 21 0 651
2015 46 27 30 464 9 6 27 0 609
2016 62 37 24 489 9 6 39 0 666
2017 57 30 28 463 6 11 46 0 641
2018 55 23 27 432 5 8 40 0 590
2019 48 22 26 401 7 6 33 0 543
2020 65 25 31 381 3 7 41 0 553
2021 52 20 27 349 4 4 33 0 489
2022 56 23 30 321 8 4 35 0 477
2023 53 25 20 301 5 11 26 0 441
2024 46 27 23 296 4 13 24 0 433

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 Bernice Mathews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 694 32.0 21.7 66.6
1999 734 41.0 17.9 69.5
2000 860 42.0 20.5 63
2001 782 49.5 15.8 73.3
2002 874 52.0 16.8 70.5
2003 874 52.0 16.8 70.5
2004 874 56.0 15.6 78.1
2005 866 n/a n/a n/a
2006 886 51.0 17.4 n/a
2007 798 51.1 15.6 n/a
2008 739 48.1 15.4 85
2009 748 47.5 15.7 85.6
2010 752 50.0 15.0 86.6
2011 788 48.0 16.4 90.1
2012 796 50.0 15.9 90.2
2013 752 46.5 16.1 99.6
2014 651 39.5 16.4 99.5
2015 609 45.0 13.5 99.5
2016 666 37.0 18.0 88
2017 641 39.6 16.1 99.5
2018 590 39.2 15.0 99.5
2019 543 40.0 13.5 100
2020 553 36.0 15.3 100
2021 489 44.0 11.1 100
2022 477 n/a n/a 100
2023 441 29.2 15.1 100
2024 433 23.0 18.8 100

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 Bernice Mathews Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 694 32.0 21.7 66.6
1999 734 41.0 17.9 69.5
2000 860 42.0 20.5 63
2001 782 49.5 15.8 73.3
2002 874 52.0 16.8 70.5
2003 874 52.0 16.8 70.5
2004 874 56.0 15.6 78.1
2005 866 n/a n/a n/a
2006 886 51.0 17.4 n/a
2007 798 51.1 15.6 n/a
2008 739 48.1 15.4 85
2009 748 47.5 15.7 85.6
2010 752 50.0 15.0 86.6
2011 788 48.0 16.4 90.1
2012 796 50.0 15.9 90.2
2013 752 46.5 16.1 99.6
2014 651 39.5 16.4 99.5
2015 609 45.0 13.5 99.5
2016 666 37.0 18.0 88
2017 641 39.6 16.1 99.5
2018 590 39.2 15.0 99.5
2019 543 40.0 13.5 100
2020 553 36.0 15.3 100
2021 489 44.0 11.1 100
2022 477 n/a n/a 100
2023 441 29.2 15.1 100
2024 433 23.0 18.8 100

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 Bernice Mathews Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,501 (12.9%) $10,139 (87.1%) $11,639
2020 $1,332 (12.1%) $9,674 (87.9%) $11,006
2021 $1,752 (13.8%) $10,951 (86.2%) $12,704
2022 $1,660 (13.1%) $10,978 (86.9%) $12,638

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bernice Mathews Elementary

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 374th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 347th of 384 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bernice Mathews Elementary)31.630.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Bernice Mathews Elementary)34.221.5
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Reading (Bernice Mathews Elementary)17.523
 5.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bernice Mathews Elementary)14.416.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.535.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.829.2
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Bernice Mathews Elementary)22.217.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Bernice Mathews Elementary)19.115.6
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Bernice Mathews Elementary)24.420.6
 3.8%
   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 Students543441
 18.8%
African American2225
 13.6%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian2620
 23.1%
Hispanic401301
 24.9%
Pacific Islander611
 83.3%
White4853
 10.4%
Two or More Races3326
 21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Bernice Mathews Elementary ranks 268th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Bernice Mathews Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fred W. Traner Middle School
High : Procter R. Hug High School

Students at Bernice Mathews Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 433 students attended Bernice Mathews Elementary.


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