Best Public Schools in Zip Code 89117


Summary:

The 89117 zip code area of Las Vegas, Nevada is home to 3 elementary schools: Piggott Academy Elementary School, Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School, and Christensen M J Elementary School. Based on the available data, Piggott Academy stands out as the top-performing school in the area, achieving significantly higher test scores than its peers despite serving a high-poverty student population and spending less per student.

Piggott Academy's students outperform the county and state averages, with 60.8% proficient or better in math and 54.7% in reading. The school has consistently ranked among the top 25% of elementary schools in Clark County over the past 3 years and holds a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the other two schools in the area lag behind in academic performance, despite having lower student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending.

While all 3 schools serve a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Piggott Academy's success suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and curriculum, play a crucial role in driving student achievement. The data highlights the importance of looking beyond simplistic metrics when evaluating school performance and the need to identify and replicate the practices that enable high-poverty schools to excel.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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