Summary:
The 89108 zip code area of Las Vegas, Nevada is home to 10 schools, including 9 elementary schools and 1 middle school. While the schools serve diverse student populations, there are stark differences in academic performance, with Somerset Academy Lone Mountain, a public charter school, standing out as the top performer in the area. This school ranks in the top 20% of Nevada elementary schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates in math and reading compared to the Clark County district and State Sponsored Charter Schools averages.
In contrast, Brinley J Harold Middle School has the lowest proficiency rates in the data set, suggesting a significant drop in performance from the elementary to middle school level. The schools also vary widely in their per-student spending, with higher-spending institutions generally demonstrating better academic outcomes. Additionally, all the public schools in the area have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.
Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the schools in the 89108 zip code, revealing both high-performing and low-performing institutions. Understanding the factors contributing to these differences, such as funding, student-teacher ratios, and the middle school transition, can inform efforts to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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