Summary:
The 89434 zip code area in Nevada is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Washoe County school district, except for Hillside Elementary which is part of the Storey school district.
Among the standout schools in this area, Marvin Moss Elementary ranks 76th out of 377 Nevada elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with the highest student proficiency rates in math and reading across all grades. Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary also performs well, ranking 153rd out of 377 Nevada elementary schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars. Additionally, Alpine Academy High School, a public charter school, ranks 41st out of 97 Nevada high schools and has higher proficiency rates in science and English compared to the state averages.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance and resources among the schools in this area. Spending per student ranges from $7,619 at Alpine Academy High School to $22,097 at Hillside Elementary, and free/reduced lunch rates vary from 23.94% at Alpine Academy High School to 100% at Katherine Dunn Elementary and Hillside Elementary, indicating high levels of poverty in some school communities. These findings suggest the need for a closer examination of equity and the factors contributing to the observed differences in student outcomes.
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