Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School
Tel:
(775) 826-4040
- Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School serves 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School's student population of 214 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 214 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (17-18) | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School is 0.12, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #514 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 20:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 43% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 3% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 6% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 25% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washoe County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School is North Star Online School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Edward L Pine Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Smithridge Stem Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reno Smithridge Stem Academy Grades: PK-5 | 697 students
0.6 miles
4801 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2560 0.6 PK-5 697 - Reno Edward L Pine Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,010 student
0.7 miles
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550 0.7 6-8 1,010 - Reno North Star Online School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: PK-12 | 175 students
1.0 miles
5450 Riggins Ct. Suite #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900 1.0 PK-12 175 - Reno Earl Wooster High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,666 student
1.2 miles
1331 E Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 333-5100 1.2 9-12 1,666 - Reno Echo Loder Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 555 students
1.3 miles
600 Apple Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2540 1.3 PK-6 555
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