Best Public Schools in Zip Code 89502


Summary:

The 89502 zip code area of Reno, Nevada is home to 17 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across these schools, with some standout institutions like Academy Of Arts Careers & Technical and North Star Online School outperforming the county and state averages, while others like E. Otis Vaughn Middle School and Echo Loder Elementary School struggle with single-digit proficiency rates in certain subjects.

The data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with many schools in the 89502 zip code area having very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. However, there are exceptions, such as Hidden Valley Elementary, which ranked 118th out of 377 Nevada elementary schools and received a 3-star rating despite having a high free/reduced lunch rate.

The unique strengths of alternative and charter school models are also highlighted in the data, with North Star Online School and Academy For Career Education demonstrating strong academic performance. These findings suggest that targeted interventions and support could help improve student outcomes at the underperforming schools in the 89502 zip code area, ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students.








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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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