Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 561 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 rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary consistently outperforms the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in mathematics and reading proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 41.4% of students were proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 33.9% in Washoe County and 32.6% in Nevada. In reading, 41.9% of Miguel Sepulveda students were proficient or better, compared to 41.1% in Washoe County and 41.3% in Nevada. The school has also seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $7,184 in 2018-2019 to $10,200 in 2021-2022.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Katherine Dunn Elementary and Greenbrae Elementary, Miguel Sepulveda has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30.12% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools, which have 100% free and reduced lunch rates. These factors may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and the availability of additional resources and support for its students.
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Students who attend Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Yvonne Shaw Middle School
In the 2022-23 school year, 561 students attended Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School.
Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School ranks 172nd of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
Students at Miguel Sepulveda Elementary School are 44% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.