Summary:
The 89145 zip code area of Las Vegas, Nevada is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school. This diverse educational landscape includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 public charter high school. While the elementary and middle schools generally struggle to meet state and district averages on academic assessments, Nevada State High School Summerlin stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 9th out of 96 Nevada high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Smith Helen M Elementary School also demonstrates above-average test scores compared to the Clark County and Nevada averages, with 38.1% of students proficient or better in Math and 42% proficient or better in Reading. In contrast, Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies and Jacobson Walter Elementary School generally have lower proficiency rates than the district and state.
The differences in academic performance across the schools may be influenced by factors such as spending per student, student-teacher ratios, and the economic disadvantage of the student populations, as indicated by the very high free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary and middle schools. Overall, the data provides a nuanced look at the educational landscape in the 89145 zip code, highlighting both areas of strength and areas in need of improvement across the different school types and grade levels.
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