Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Desert Montessori 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 14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
High Desert Montessori's student population of 529 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (16-17)
12 teachers
Showing 2007–2017. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Desert Montessori 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 High Desert Montessori is 0.60, 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
#463 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Desert Montessori's ranking?
High Desert Montessori is ranked #463 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are High Desert Montessori often compared to?
High Desert Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Charter School, Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend High Desert Montessori?
529 students attend High Desert Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of High Desert Montessori students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does High Desert Montessori offer ?
High Desert Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Desert Montessori part of?
High Desert Montessori is part of Washoe County School District.
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