Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernice Mathews Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bernice Mathews Elementary School serves the southern part of Reno, NV, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bernice Mathews Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, By Name and Face to Graduation
School Rankings
Bernice Mathews Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernice Mathews Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#548 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernice Mathews Elementary School's ranking?
Bernice Mathews Elementary School is ranked #548 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Bernice Mathews Elementary School often compared to?
Bernice Mathews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rita Cannan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Bernice Mathews Elementary School?
398 students attend Bernice Mathews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bernice Mathews Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernice Mathews Elementary School?
Bernice Mathews Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bernice Mathews Elementary School offer ?
Bernice Mathews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernice Mathews Elementary School part of?
Bernice Mathews Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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