Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Summary:

Yvonne Shaw Middle School is a public middle school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 712 students in grades 6-8. 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.

Yvonne Shaw Middle School consistently outperforms the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 48.4% of Yvonne Shaw students were proficient or better in SBAC Reading, compared to 41.1% in Washoe County and 41.3% statewide. The school also has a strong track record of high performance across various student subgroups, ranking highly among Nevada middle schools for Hispanic, Native American, and multi-racial students.

While Yvonne Shaw Middle School is a strong performer, there are several nearby schools, such as William Obrien Middle School, E. Otis Vaughn Middle School, and Sparks Middle School, that consistently rank in the bottom third of Nevada middle schools. This highlights the need for continued efforts to improve educational outcomes in the broader Sparks/Reno area, and there may be opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing between Yvonne Shaw Middle School and its lower-performing neighbors.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 600 Eagle Canyon Dr
       Sparks, NV  89441


(775) 425-7777

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,533 Help


Students who attend Yvonne Shaw Middle School usually attend:

High:    Spanish Springs High School

Feeder schools for Yvonne Shaw Middle School:

Elementary:    Alyce Taylor Elementary
    Jesse Hall Elementary School
    Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School
    Van Gorder Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.4 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.6%
Hispanic:
19.5%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.2% Help


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Compare Details Yvonne Shaw Middle School ranks better than 66.7% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks 7th 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 68.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.6%), Hispanic (19.5%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yvonne Shaw Middle School is 21.4, which is the 9th best among 18 middle schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yvonne Shaw Middle School is $9,533. 10 middle schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Yvonne Shaw Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Yvonne Shaw Middle School 51st of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Yvonne Shaw Middle School 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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.60 9th 71 87.3%
2008 75.74 20th 82 75.6%
2009 80.00 16th 83 80.7%
2010 81.17 13th 70 81.4%
2011 76.23 16th 82 80.5%
2012 72.07 26th 84 69.0%
2013 84.75 12th 121 90.1%
2014 82.39 16th 117 86.3%
2016 83.42 14th 122 88.5%
2017 79.13 20th 126 84.1%
2018 82.74 16th 114 86.0%
2019 64.36 55th 159 65.4%
2021 67.33 48th 145 66.9%
2022 78.41 34th 151 77.5%
2023 70.09 48th 152 68.4%
2024 68.31 51st 153 66.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.27 8th 60 86.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.26 17th 84 79.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.64 13th 100 87.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.27 13th 106 87.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.50 15th 108 86.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.55 23rd 44 47.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.24 11th 59 81.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.64 3rd 95 96.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.57 2nd 7 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.62 32nd 105 69.5%
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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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 852 852
2006 762 25 33 115 46 n/a n/a 0 981
2007 734 25 44 112 38 n/a n/a 0 953
2008 768 41 41 123 44 n/a n/a 0 1017
2009 814 46 52 143 51 n/a n/a 0 1106
2010 805 46 54 151 41 n/a n/a 0 1097
2011 797 30 38 178 31 6 36 0 1116
2012 788 26 43 225 25 11 50 0 1168
2013 746 20 38 184 27 4 58 0 1077
2014 700 18 24 175 21 5 56 0 999
2015 670 20 31 195 26 5 61 0 1008
2016 664 22 38 199 28 1 64 0 1016
2017 604 26 41 202 33 3 69 0 978
2018 604 21 25 190 40 8 67 0 955
2019 642 18 24 213 38 6 76 0 1017
2020 613 10 12 162 45 7 77 0 926
2021 493 8 13 146 45 7 54 0 766
2022 454 9 8 136 34 3 60 0 704
2023 467 12 9 139 34 3 47 1 712

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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 852 n/a n/a n/a
2006 981 40.0 24.5 n/a
2007 953 43.0 22.2 n/a
2008 1017 46.3 22.0 10.6
2009 1106 49.5 22.3 11.5
2010 1097 48.0 22.8 14.8
2011 1116 50.0 22.3 19.3
2012 1168 48.0 24.3 21.8
2013 1077 47.0 22.9 20.4
2014 999 45.0 22.2 21.1
2015 1008 43.0 23.4 22.2
2016 1016 43.0 23.6 21
2017 978 46.0 21.2 20.9
2018 955 43.5 21.9 16.6
2019 1017 43.0 23.6 18.3
2020 926 54.0 17.1 21
2021 766 48.0 15.9 17.6
2022 704 n/a n/a 15.3
2023 712 33.2 21.4 20.2

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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 852 n/a n/a n/a
2006 981 40.0 24.5 n/a
2007 953 43.0 22.2 n/a
2008 1017 46.3 22.0 10.6
2009 1106 49.5 22.3 11.5
2010 1097 48.0 22.8 14.8
2011 1116 50.0 22.3 19.3
2012 1168 48.0 24.3 21.8
2013 1077 47.0 22.9 20.4
2014 999 45.0 22.2 21.1
2015 1008 43.0 23.4 22.2
2016 1016 43.0 23.6 21
2017 978 46.0 21.2 20.9
2018 955 43.5 21.9 16.6
2019 1017 43.0 23.6 18.3
2020 926 54.0 17.1 21
2021 766 48.0 15.9 17.6
2022 704 n/a n/a 15.3
2023 712 33.2 21.4 20.2

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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $164 (2.3%) $6,891 (97.7%) $7,055
2020 $157 (2.1%) $7,482 (97.9%) $7,639
2021 $393 (4.6%) $8,231 (95.4%) $8,624
2022 $893 (9.4%) $8,640 (90.6%) $9,533

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Yvonne Shaw Middle School

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 55th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 48th of 152 Middle schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Yvonne Shaw Middle School)41.150
 8.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)36.429
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Yvonne Shaw Middle School)60.658.7
 1.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.340.3
 11%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Yvonne Shaw Middle School)34.230.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)35.123.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.8
 7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Yvonne Shaw Middle School)53.548.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Washoe County)51.240.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Yvonne Shaw Middle School)48.345.3
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Washoe County)44.436.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Yvonne Shaw Middle School)37.939.5
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Yvonne Shaw Middle School)57.251.4
 5.8%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Yvonne Shaw Middle School)48.345.3
 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 Students1017712
 30%
African American1812
 33.3%
American Indian3834
 10.5%
Asian249
 62.5%
Hispanic213139
 34.7%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White642467
 27.3%
Two or More Races7647
 38.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%20.2%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Students who attend Yvonne Shaw Middle School usually go on to attend Spanish Springs High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 712 students attended Yvonne Shaw Middle School.

Students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School are 66% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Yvonne Shaw Middle School ranks 51st of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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