Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

Summary:

Mariposa Language and Learning Academy is a public charter elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 179 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 4 out of 12 in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Mariposa Language and Learning Academy stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (over 96%), significantly higher than nearby public schools. Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, the school has shown impressive academic growth, improving its statewide ranking from the bottom quartile to the top quartile of Nevada elementary schools. Its proficiency rates in mathematics and reading exceed the Washoe County School District and Nevada state averages, suggesting the school's instructional practices are effectively supporting student learning.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as Anderson Elementary, Huffaker Elementary, and Donner Springs Elementary, Mariposa Language and Learning Academy stands out for its higher academic performance and spending per student, at $11,659 per student in the 2020-2021 school year. This indicates the school is providing a high-quality education to its students, who may face additional challenges outside the classroom.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502

(775) 826-4040

District: Washoe County

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,846

Student/teacher ratio: 28.0

Number of students: 182

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.5%

White:

2.7%

Asian:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mariposa Language and Learning Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.81. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.5%), White (2.7%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy is 28. 68 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mariposa Language and Learning Academy employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy is $10,846, which is the 36^th highest among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mariposa Language and Learning Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County:

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

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Rank History for Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile
2012	30.82	228^th	328	30.5%
2014	38.51	213^th	332	35.8%
2016	8.36	336^th	347	3.2%
2017	16.74	312^th	351	11.1%
2018	16.28	301^st	341	11.7%
2019	16.48	347^th	388	10.6%
2022	58.95	121^st	380	68.2%
2023	73.81	85^th	384	77.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.75	174^th	213	18.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.97	278^th	321	13.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.86	311^th	330	5.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.52	317^th	332	4.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.30	269^th	308	12.7%

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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

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Enrollment information for Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	2	0	1	90	2	n/a	n/a	0	95
2003	2	0	1	90	2	n/a	n/a	0	95
2004	3	0	2	183	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	169	169
2006	18	4	2	173	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2007	4	6	2	164	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2008	2	5	2	172	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2009	3	1	1	158	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2010	10	1	0	165	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2011	12	2	1	156	0	0	0	0	171
2012	8	2	1	179	0	1	0	0	191
2013	4	3	2	140	0	0	1	0	150
2014	2	1	3	157	0	0	0	0	163
2015	1	0	3	127	1	1	1	0	134
2016	3	1	3	127	1	1	1	0	137
2017	4	3	1	143	1	0	0	0	152
2018	7	1	3	201	2	0	0	0	214
2019	4	1	3	204	2	0	2	0	216
2020	4	0	0	171	1	0	1	0	177
2021	7	0	2	162	0	0	1	0	172
2022	3	0	3	166	1	0	0	0	173
2023	3	0	3	172	1	0	0	0	179
2024	5	1	4	172	0	0	0	0	182

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 Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	95	6.0	15.8	88.4
2003	95	6.0	15.8	88.4
2004	188	11.0	17.1	67
2005	169	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	197	9.0	21.9	n/a
2007	176	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	181	11.0	16.5	80.7
2009	163	10.0	16.3	79.1
2010	176	11.0	16.0	97.7
2011	171	10.0	17.1	98.2
2012	191	9.0	21.2	98.4
2013	150	n/a	n/a	98
2014	163	8.7	18.7	98.2
2015	134	7.0	19.1	97.8
2016	137	n/a	n/a	94.2
2017	152	8.0	19.0	100
2018	214	n/a	n/a	100
2019	216	n/a	n/a	100
2020	177	n/a	n/a	100
2021	172	n/a	n/a	100
2022	173	n/a	n/a	100
2023	179	n/a	n/a	100
2024	182	6.5	28.0	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 Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	95	6.0	15.8	88.4
2003	95	6.0	15.8	88.4
2004	188	11.0	17.1	67
2005	169	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	197	9.0	21.9	n/a
2007	176	n/a	n/a	n/a
2008	181	11.0	16.5	80.7
2009	163	10.0	16.3	79.1
2010	176	11.0	16.0	97.7
2011	171	10.0	17.1	98.2
2012	191	9.0	21.2	98.4
2013	150	n/a	n/a	98
2014	163	8.7	18.7	98.2
2015	134	7.0	19.1	97.8
2016	137	n/a	n/a	94.2
2017	152	8.0	19.0	100
2018	214	n/a	n/a	100
2019	216	n/a	n/a	100
2020	177	n/a	n/a	100
2021	172	n/a	n/a	100
2022	173	n/a	n/a	100
2023	179	n/a	n/a	100
2024	182	6.5	28.0	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 Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,019 (31.1%)	$6,694 (68.9%)	$9,713
2020	$3,413 (29.8%)	$8,037 (70.2%)	$11,450
2021	$3,920 (33.6%)	$7,739 (66.4%)	$11,659
2022	$4,330 (39.9%)	$6,516 (60.1%)	$10,846

Data source: Nevada Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mariposa Language and Learning 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 347^th of 388 Elementary schools	Ranks 85^th of 384 Elementary schools	67.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mariposa Language and Learning Academy)	8.7	44	35.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	47.8	43.7	4.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	47.8	40.5	7.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Mariposa Language and Learning Academy)	13	40	27%
3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)	44.5	43.6	0.9%
3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)	46.3	41.1	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mariposa Language and Learning Academy)	26.1	48.1	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	45.4	41.3	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	43.9	37.6	6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Mariposa Language and Learning Academy)	21.7	48.1	26.4%
4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)	47.9	42.5	5.4%
4th Grade Reading (Nevada)	49.2	41.7	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mariposa Language and Learning Academy)	15.4	44.4	29%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)	38.5	34.8	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	36.8	30.5	6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mariposa Language and Learning Academy)	46.2	63	16.8%
5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)	49.6	45.6	4%
5th Grade Reading (Nevada)	51.9	43.7	8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Mariposa Language and Learning Academy)	16.7	40.7	24%
All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)	40.8	33.6	7.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)	37.5	31.3	6.2%
All Grades Reading (Mariposa Language and Learning Academy)	27.8	44.4	16.6%
All Grades Reading (Washoe County)	49.3	41.2	8.1%
All Grades Reading (Nevada)	48.5	41	7.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	216	179	17.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	204	172	15.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	3	25%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mariposa Language and Learning Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3875 Glen Street	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(775) 826-4040	182	7	28.0	100.0%	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	172 (94.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				23.8		44.4	44.0	37.5			$10,846	$4,330	$6,516
Smithridge S.T.E.M. Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Neil Road	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 689-2560	513	31	16.5	100.0%	67 (13.1%)	21 (4.1%)	382 (74.5%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.5%)	26.3	261^st of 377 public elementary schools	30.8%		23.7	277^th of 384 public elementary schools	27.9%	16	47.5	31.6	11.1	29.3	35.0	28.6	24.2	29.0			$12,218	$1,311	$10,907
Bailey Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	210 Gentry Way	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(775) 323-6767	154	0		100.0%	6 (3.9%)	6 (3.9%)	132 (85.7%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)								(n/a)								10.5			$8,323	$2,058	$6,265
Echo Loder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Apple Street	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 689-2540	346	22	15.7	100.0%	30 (8.7%)	17 (4.9%)	273 (78.9%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	9 (2.6%)	10 (2.9%)								(n/a)				7.3				9.8			$11,286	$1,453	$9,833
Coral Academy Elementary-South	Public, Charter	K-5	6155 Neil Rd	Reno	89511	Washoe County	Washoe County	Yes	No	No	No	(775) 357-9122	468	17	27.5		183 (39.1%)	11 (2.4%)	160 (34.2%)	64 (13.7%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	43 (9.2%)	79.4	60^th of 377 public elementary schools	84.1%		87.8	37^th of 384 public elementary schools	90.4%	23	60.0	70.0	45.5	58.1	49.1	66.0	70.9	61.9	23.6	23.6	$7,503	$547	$6,955
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4355 Houston Dr	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 689-2530	237	18	13.5	100.0%	74 (31.2%)	4 (1.7%)	129 (54.4%)	14 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	34	225^th of 377 public elementary schools	40.3%		34.8	222^nd of 384 public elementary schools	42.2%	3	40.9			29.5	36.4	28.2	37.8	34.2			$14,246	$1,673	$12,573
Roger Corbett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Villanova Drive	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 333-5180	328	19	17.2	100.0%	34 (10.4%)	5 (1.5%)	242 (73.8%)	21 (6.4%)	16 (4.9%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.1%)	17.4	319^th of 377 public elementary schools	15.4%		16.7	325^th of 384 public elementary schools	15.4%	6	21.2		17.5	18.2	26.9	27.3	33.3	29.4			$12,247	$1,195	$11,052
Anderson Elementary	Public	K-5	1055 Berrum Lane	Reno	89509	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 689-2500	309	20	15.4	100.3%	45 (14.6%)	16 (5.2%)	174 (56.3%)	16 (5.2%)	6 (1.9%)	29 (9.4%)	23 (7.4%)								(n/a)		22.6		15.3		20.8		17.2			$11,761	$2,240	$9,521
Huffaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	980 Wheatland Rd	Reno	89511	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	No	(775) 689-2510	367	21	17.6	25.9%	211 (57.5%)	8 (2.2%)	104 (28.3%)	13 (3.5%)	4 (1.1%)	8 (2.2%)	19 (5.2%)	64.6	114^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.8%		61.5	123^rd of 384 public elementary schools	68.0%	9	49.2	53.7	30.4	44.5	52.4	55.6	48.2	52.0			$11,090	$730	$10,360
Donner Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5125 Escuela Way	Reno	89502	Washoe County	Washoe County	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 689-2626	470	25	18.8	100.0%	158 (33.6%)	25 (5.3%)	215 (45.7%)	24 (5.1%)	5 (1.1%)	9 (1.9%)	34 (7.2%)	20.1	298^th of 377 public elementary schools	21.0%		17	320^th of 384 public elementary schools	16.7%	22	35.8	20.3	22.1	25.8	26.9	26.1	29.5	27.6			$11,225	$1,340	$9,885

Frequently Asked Questions about Mariposa Language and Learning Academy

What district is Mariposa Language and Learning Academy in?

Washoe County

What is the racial makeup of Mariposa Language and Learning Academy?

Students at Mariposa Language and Learning Academy are 95% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Mariposa Language and Learning Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 182 students attended Mariposa Language and Learning Academy.

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