Jessie Beck Elementary School
Tel:
(775)689-2520
- Jessie Beck Elementary School serves 584 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jessie Beck Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 67%.
Top Placements
Jessie Beck Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jessie Beck Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 584 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jessie Beck Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 622 schools in Nevada (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jessie Beck Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #106 out of 622 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 42% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 68% | 33% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washoe County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jessie Beck Elementary School is Reno High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hunter Lake Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reno Hunter Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 395 students
0.7 miles
909 Hunter Lake Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775)333-5040 0.7 PK-6 395 - Reno Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 461 students
0.9 miles
915 Lander Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775)333-5030 0.9 PK-8 461 - Reno Reno High School Grades: 9-12 | 1676 students
0.9 miles
395 Booth Street
Reno, NV 89509
(775)333-5050 0.9 9-12 1676 - Reno Darrell C Swope Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 738 students
1.1 miles
901 Keele Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775)333-5330 1.1 6-8 738 - Reno Anderson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 460 students
1.2 miles
1055 Berrum Lane
Reno, NV 89509
(775)689-2500 1.2 PK-6 460
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